Creative Quotations from Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924)

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Vladimir Ilyich Lenin
(1870-1924) born on Apr 22

Russian communist leader, author. He founded the Russian Communist Party; premier, 1918-24; introduced socialist reforms.

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If Socialism can only be realized when the intellectual development of all the people permits it, then we shall not see Socialism for at least five hundred years.

One fool can ask more questions in a minute than twelve wise men can answer in an hour.

Down with unpartisan litterateurs! Down with the superman of literature! Literature must become a part of the general cause of the proletariat.

You cannot make a revolution in white gloves.

To rely upon conviction, devotion, and other excellent spiritual qualities --that is not to be taken seriously in politics.

Published Sources for the above Quotations:
F:	Speech, 27 Nov 1917; quoted in "Ten Days That Shook the World," ch. 12, by John Reed, 1919.
R:	In "Wisdom of the Ages at Your Fingertips," MCR software, 1995.
A:	"Party Organization and Party Literature," 1905.
N:	In "Not By Politics Alone," ch. 2, by Tamara Deutsche, 1973.
K:	Address to the 11th Party Congress, Mar 1922.