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The fundamental flaw of vulgar thought lies in the fact that it wishes to content itself with motionless imprints of a reality which consists of eternal motion.
Leon Trotsky
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Leon Trotsky
Age: 60 †
Born: 1879
Born: January 1
Died: 1940
Died: January 1
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Ideas that enter the mind under fire remain there securely and for ever.
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In 1925 - 27 the revolution in China was destroyed by the false revolutionary strategy of the Stalinist faction. To this last question I consecrate my book, Problems of the Chinese Revolution (issued by the Pioneer Publishers, New York 1932).
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The struggle against war and its social source, capitalism, presupposes direct, active, unequivocal support to the oppressed colonial peoples in their struggles and wars against imperialism. A 'neutral' position is tantamount to support of imperialism.
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He who slanders the victim aids the executioner.
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Where force is necessary, there it must be applied boldly, decisively and completely.
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There are no absolute rules of conduct, either in peace or war. Everything depends on circumstances.
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Tell me anyway--Maybe I can find the truth by comparing the lies.
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