Bela Kun quotes

Béla Kun was a Hungarian communist politician and revolutionary leader. Known for leading the short-lived Hungarian Soviet Republic in 1919, he attempted to bring radical socialist reforms to Hungary. He later played a prominent role in the Communist International before dying during Stalin’s purges. Here are 5 of his quotes:

It is correct that I overlooked the contamination of the party, not just now but also in the past.

Bela Kun

My personal influence in the Revolutionary Governing Council is such that the dictatorship of the proletariat is firmly established, since the masses are backing me.

Bela Kun

As to Magyar, I think that my speech was incorrect, inappropriate.

Bela Kun

I also had a mistaken attitude towards certain comrades.

Bela Kun