Where force is necessary, there it must be applied boldly, decisively and completely. But one must know the limitations of force; one must know when to blend force with a maneuver, a blow with an agreement. Leon Trotsky agreementapplyblend share on social
From being a patriotic myth, the Russian people have become an awful reality. Leon Trotsky awfulmythpatriotic Change image and share on social
Fascism is nothing but capitalist reaction. Leon Trotsky capitalistfascismreaction Change image and share on social
Technique is noticed most markedly in the case of those who have not mastered it. Leon Trotsky casemarkedlymaster Change image and share on social
There is a limit to the application of democratic methods. You can inquire of all the passengers as to what type of car they like to ride in, but it is impossible to question them as to whether to apply the brakes when the train is at full speed and accident threatens. Leon Trotsky accidentapplicationapply share on social
Learning carries within itself certain dangers because out of necessity one has to learn from one's enemies. Leon Trotsky carrydangerenemy Change image and share on social
In a serious struggle there is no worse cruelty than to be magnanimous at an inopportune time. Leon Trotsky badlycrueltyinopportune Change image and share on social
Not believing in force is the same as not believing in gravity. Leon Trotsky believeforcegravity Change image and share on social
England is nothing but the last ward of the European madhouse, and quite possibly it will prove to be the ward for particularly violent cases. Leon Trotsky caseenglandeuropean Change image and share on social
