Leon Trotsky — "The revolution is a process of class struggle, not a conspiracy."

"The fate of the revolution depends on the international proletariat."

"The revolution is not a dinner party, not an essay, not a painting, not a embroidery; it cannot be so refined, so leisurely and gentle, so 'benign', 'courteous', 'restrained' and 'magnanimous'."

"Life is not an easy matter... You cannot live through it without falling into frustration and cynicism unless you have before you a great idea which raises you above personal misery, above weakness, a…"

"The proletariat must be armed."

"Everyone has a right to be stupid, but Comrade MacDonald abuses the privilege."