Joseph Stalin quotes - page 2

Joseph Stalin was a Soviet political leader who served as the General Secretary of the Communist Party. Under his rule, the Soviet Union transformed into a major world power through rapid industrialization and harsh policies. He remains a highly controversial figure known for both his role in World War II and his brutal regime. Here are 107 of his quotes:

Is it possible, then, to doubt that we can and must gain victory over the German invaders? The enemy is not as strong as some terror-stricken pseudo-intellectuals picture him. The devil is not as terrible as he is painted.

Joseph Stalin

What would happen if capital succeeded in smashing the Republic of Soviets? There would set in an era of the blackest reaction in all the capitalist and colonial countries, the working class and the oppressed peoples would be seized by the throat, the positions of international communism would be lost.

Joseph Stalin

Bukharin's a swine and surely worse than a swine because he thinks it below his dignity to write a couple of lines.

Joseph Stalin

I know that after my death a pile of rubbish will be heaped on my grave, but the wind of History will sooner or later sweep it away without mercy.

Joseph Stalin

There are no fortresses that Bolsheviks cannot storm.

Joseph Stalin

The Jews are not a nation!

Joseph Stalin

Having consolidated its power, and taking the lead of the peasantry, the proletariat of the victorious country can and must build a socialist society.

Joseph Stalin

We do not want a single foot of foreign territory; but of our territory we shall not surrender a single inch to anyone.

Joseph Stalin

Gaiety is the most outstanding feature of the Soviet Union.

Joseph Stalin

We think that a powerful and vigorous movement is impossible without differences - "true conformity" is possible only in the cemetery.

Joseph Stalin

We believe that the Anarchists are real enemies of Marxism.

Joseph Stalin

music's a good thing, it calm the beast in the man.

Joseph Stalin

So the bastard's dead? Too bad we didn't capture him alive!

Joseph Stalin

Does Djilas, who is himself a writer, not know what human suffering and the human heart are? Can't he understand it if a soldier who has crossed thousands of kilometers through blood and fire and death has fun with a wench or takes some trifle?

Joseph Stalin

He can't even shoot straight.

Joseph Stalin

God's not unjust, he doesn't actually exist. We've been deceived. If God existed, he'd have made the world more just... I'll lend you a book and you'll see.

Joseph Stalin

One of Ivan the Terrible's mistakes was to overlook the five great feudal families. If he had annihilated those five families, there would definitely have been no Time of Troubles. But Ivan the Terrible would execute someone and then spend a long time repenting and praying. God got in his way in this matter. He ought to have been still more decisive!

Joseph Stalin

This leads to the conclusion, it is time to finish retreating. Not one step back! Such should now be our main slogan. ... Henceforth the solid law of discipline for each commander, Red Army soldier, and commissar should be the requirement - not a single step back without order from higher command.

Joseph Stalin

In the Soviet army it takes more courage to retreat than advance.

Joseph Stalin

Our Red Army now needs IL-2 aircraft like the air it breathes, like the bread it eats.

Joseph Stalin

Quantity has a quality all its own.

Joseph Stalin

I know that the gentlemen in the enemy camp may think of me however they like. I consider it beneath me to try to change the minds of these gentlemen.

Joseph Stalin