Political power does not rest with those who cast votes; political power rests with those who count votes. — Joseph Stalin Copy Share Image
In speaking of the capitalists who strive only for profit, only to get rich, I do not want to say that these are the most worthless people capable of doing nothing else. Many of them undoubtedly possess great organising talent, which I would not dream of denying. We Soviet people learn a lot from the capitalists. But if you mean… — Joseph Stalin Copy Share
There is not, nor should there be, an irreconcilable contrast between the individual and the collective, between the interests of an individual… — Joseph Stalin Copy Share Image
It's not the people who vote that count. It's the people who count the votes. — Joseph Stalin Copy Share Image
According to our constitution, political emigres have the right to reside on our territory. We accord them the right of asylum, the… — Joseph Stalin Copy Share Image
Neither Italian fascism nor German national "socialism" have anything in common with such a [Soviet socialistic] society, primarily because private ownership of factories, plants,… — Joseph Stalin Copy Share Image
Our Red Army now needs IL-2 aircraft like the air it breathes, like the bread it eats. — Joseph Stalin Copy Share Image
If things should go too far and deportation of all whiteguard emigres from the United States were demanded, this would be an attempt against… — Joseph Stalin Copy Share Image
We think that a powerful and vigorous movement is impossible without differences - "true conformity" is possible only in the cemetery. — Joseph Stalin Copy Share Image
[American Communist Party] legally exists in the U.S.A., it nominates its candidates in the elections, including Presidential elections. — Joseph Stalin Copy Share Image
Education is a weapon, whose effect depends on who holds it in his hands and at whom it is aimed. — Joseph Stalin Copy Share Image
To slacken the tempo...would mean falling behind. And those who fall behind get beaten... — Joseph Stalin Copy Share Image