Freedom in capitalist society always remains about the same as it was in ancient Greek republics: Freedom for slave owners.
Vladimir Lenin
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- The government is tottering. We must deal it the death blow an any cost. To delay action is the same as death.
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- When there is state there can be no freedom, but when there is freedom there will be no state.