Svetlana Alliluyeva quotes

Svetlana Alliluyeva was a Russian writer and the daughter of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. Her life was marked by political turbulence, personal hardship, and eventual defection to the West. She became known for her memoirs and the unique perspective she provided on the Soviet inner circle. Here are 7 of her quotes:

It is human nature that rules the world, not governments and regimes.

Svetlana Alliluyeva

God grants an easy death only to the just.

Svetlana Alliluyeva

People say, 'Stalin's daughter, Stalin's daughter,' meaning I'm supposed to walk around with a rifle and shoot the Americans," she once said. Or they say, 'No, she came here. She is an American citizen.' That means I'm with a bomb against the others. No, I'm neither one. I'm somewhere in between.

Svetlana Alliluyeva

When my mother left us, he [Stalin] was left completely alone. And I think what came next, in the late 30s and after the war in the 40s - I think that was a result of his complete loneliness on top of the world. Nobody would argue with him anymore.

Svetlana Alliluyeva

I believe that all religions are true and different religions are only the different ways to the same God. For me God is the power of life and justice and when I am talking about God I am just talking about happiness to live and to enjoy life on earth. I feel that humanity should be one, that mankind should not be divided. The people should together work for much good. Well, this is my belief in God. Maybe I am not clear.

Svetlana Alliluyeva

You are one of those obsessed demoniacal creatures who ought to be avoided at all costs; they bring misfortune into the lives of others; they ruin the lives of others. The real good people are humble and silent (like your Kitty is). But beware, God sees all vanity and pride and you cannot fool him.

Svetlana Alliluyeva