Vladimir Lenin Quotes

No Bolshevik, no Communist, no intelligent socialist has ever entertained the idea of violence against the middle peasants. All socialists have always spoken of agreement with them and of their gradual and voluntary transition to socialism.

Vladimir Lenin

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  Vladimir Lenin
  • Violence
  • Intelligent
  • Socialism