Honor the extraordinary legacy of Leon Trotsky on November 7 with these curated quotes, philosophical reflections, and heartfelt tributes celebrating their monumental impact on Marxist Revolutionary, Political Theorist & Founder of the Red Army.
“Life is not an easy matter... You cannot live through it without falling into frustration and cynicism unless you have before you a great idea.”
“The end may justify the means as long as there is something that justifies the end.”
“You may not be interested in war, but war is interested in you.”
“History has no yardstick other than the art of the possible within the realm of human action.”
“Relentless truth is the first prerequisite of revolutionary victory.”
“To read is to fly: it is to soar to a point of vantage which gives a view over wide terrains.”
“Man will become incomparably stronger, wiser, and subtler; his body will become more harmonious, his voice more musical.”
“Abusive language and shouting are always a sign of weakness in argument.”
“Life is beautiful. Let the future generations cleanse it of all evil, oppression, and violence, and enjoy it to the full.”
“Anyone who makes a pact with reaction signs their own historical death warrant.”
