It is impossible to predict the time and progress of revolution. It is governed by its own more or less mysterious laws.
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Crime is a product of social excess.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Crime arises from societal imbalances and overindulgences.
Vladimir Lenin's quote suggests that crime does not exist in a vacuum but is a direct reflection of the social conditions and excesses in a given society. When individuals or groups in a society experience extreme inequalities, moral decay, or a lack of social cohesion, crime can emerge as a response to these negative conditions.
Themes
CrimeSocietyExcessSocial ConditionsInequality
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the root causes of crime in urban areas.
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