Leon Trotsky

The end may justify the means as long as there is something that justifies the end.

It is unquestionably true that the need for art is not created by economic conditions. But neither is the need for food created by economics. On the contrary, the need for food and warmth creates economics.

Fascism is a caricature of Jacobinism.

Insurrection is an art, and like all arts has its own laws.

There are no absolute rules of conduct, either in peace or war. Everything depends on circumstances.

Our planet is being turned into a filthy and evil-smelling imperialist barrack.