Moreover, in Russia there was an enormous amount of landed property to be divided, large estates, crown lands, government land, and the estates held by the monasteries.

There is an enormous difference between Russia and Western Europe.

To judge from all Communist papers, magazines and brochures, and from all public assemblies, one might even surmise that a revolt of the poor peasants in Western Europe might break out at any moment!

You should not do this, Comrade. We are only in the introductory stage yet, here in Western Europe. And in that stage it is better to encourage the fighters than the rulers.

What does it mean with regard to tactics, this fact that the proletariat of Western Europe stands all alone: that it has no prospect of any help whatsoever from any other class?

As farmers or owners, the poor peasants possess a piece of land. The excellent means of transport enables them often to sell their goods. At the very worst they can mostly provide their own food.

In a market, preceptions could be as important as reality.p.403

Going to the opera like getting drunk is a sin that carries its own punishment with it and that a very severe one.

No one can be good for long if goodness is not in demand.

God has brought me this far. He has laid out a phenomenal path for me. And I can't do anything but thank him.

There's a lot to do. There's a lot to do. More than I even thought.

A comprehended God is no God at all!

It is often easier to justify one's self to others than to respond to the secret doubts that arise in one's own bosom.

I know that sounds ineffective and daunting, but it [throw hundreds of pages away] is actually my favorite part of the writing process.

Unfortunately, the truth is that people do go scot-free and it's unfair. A lot of the top drug people who have been arrested are also free.

I believe that eyes are very important motifs. Thats something that can discern the peace and love.