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“It is necessary to be able to withstand all this, to agree to any and every sacrifice, and evenif need beto resort to all sorts of stratagems, manoeuvres and illegal methods, to evasion and subterfuges in order to penetrate the trade unions, to remain in them, and to carry on Communist work in…” quote by Vladimir Lenin
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“It is necessary to be able to withstand all this, to agree to any and every sacrifice, and evenif need beto resort to all sorts of stratagems, manoeuvres and illegal methods, to evasion and subterfuges in order to penetrate the trade unions, to remain in them, and to carry on Communist work in them at all costs.”

Vladimir Lenin

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

To achieve communist goals, one must be ready to use any means, including deception and illegal tactics, to infiltrate and control trade unions.

In simple terms: Use any means for revolution.

Key Takeaway

Question ethical limits.

Themes

politics revolution ethics

Mood

critical serious

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • labor movements
  • political activism
  • ideological campaigns
  • secret societies

Key Concepts

strategic infiltration covert operations

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is ends justify the means?
  • What are the long‑term costs of deception?
A Different Perspective

Such tactics can erode moral legitimacy.

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