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Quotes by Joseph Stalin

Born: 18th December 1878, Died: 5th March 1953
Soviet politician and dictator
Discover a captivating compilation of profound insights and influential thoughts by the illustrious leader, Joseph Stalin. This collection unveils the intellectual prowess and strategic acumen that shaped the course of history during his tenure as a prominent figure in Soviet Union politics. Delve into the philosophical musings and astute observations of one of the most controversial and formidable leaders of the 20th century. Through these carefully curated quotes, gain a glimpse into the mind of Joseph Stalin and explore the ideologies that defined his leadership style. Whether you seek to understand his organization of the Soviet state, his views on communism, or his approach to governance, this collection offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking perspective on the enduring legacy of Joseph Stalin.

The people who cast the votes don't decide an election, the people who count the votes do. Read Summary

One death is a tragedy; one million is a statistic. Read Summary

It is enough that the people know there was an election. The people who cast the votes decide nothing. The people who count the votes decide everything. Read Summary

The death of one man is a tragedy. The death of millions is a statistic. Read Summary

Mankind is divided into rich and poor, into property owners and exploited; and to abstract oneself from this fundamental division; and from the antagonism between poor and rich means abstracting oneself from fundamental facts. Read Summary

In the Soviet army it takes more courage to retreat than advance. Read Summary

You cannot make a revolution with silk gloves. Read Summary

The writer is the engineer of the human soul. Read Summary

Death is the solution to all problems. No man - no problem. Read Summary

I trust no one, not even myself. Read Summary

When we hang the capitalists they will sell us the rope we use. Read Summary

The only real power comes out of a long rifle. Read Summary

Gaiety is the most outstanding feature of the Soviet Union. Read Summary

We don't let them have ideas. Why would we let them have guns? Read Summary

A sincere diplomat is like dry water or wooden iron. Read Summary

Print is the sharpest and the strongest weapon of our party. Read Summary

Everyone imposes his own system as far as his army can reach. Read Summary

If the opposition disarms, well and good. If it refuses to disarm, we shall disarm it ourselves. Read Summary

If any foreign minister begins to defend to the death a 'peace conference', you can be sure his government has already placed its orders for new battleships and airplanes. Read Summary

Ideas are more powerful than guns. We would not let our enemies have guns, why should we let them have ideas. Read Summary