For the complete extinction of the state, complete Communism is necessary.
Vladimir LeninRead
It is impossible to predict the time and progress of revolution. It is governed by its own more or less mysterious laws.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Revolutions are unpredictable and follow their own unique laws.
This quote highlights the inherent unpredictability of revolutions and social change. Lenin suggests that such movements are not easily forecasted or controlled, as they adhere to complex and often enigmatic dynamics that defy straightforward understanding or planning.
Themes
RevolutionChangeUnpredictabilityLawsHistory
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about historical revolutions in a class or seminar.
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