“Party-mindedness” was “an almost mystical concept,” explained Kopelev. “The indispensable prerequisites were iron discipline and faithful observance of all the rituals of Party life.” As one veteran Communist put it, a Bolshevik was not someone who believed merely in Marxism… — Simon Sebag Montefiore Copy Share Image
The only real radicalism in our time will come as it always has—from people who insist on thinking for themselves and who reject party-mindedness. — Christopher Hitchens Copy Share Image
