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It is therefore not true that the mere existence of the Soviet Union is capable of assuring the victory of the revolution in other countries.
Leon Trotsky
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Leon Trotsky
Age: 60 †
Born: 1879
Born: January 1
Died: 1940
Died: January 1
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Learning carries within itself certain dangers because out of necessity one has to learn from one's enemies.
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Once again, he who ignores the problems of revolutionary strategy would do better not to talk about revolutions at all.
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You are pitiful isolated individuals you are bankrupts your role is played out. Go where you belong from now on - into the dustbin of history!
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