10 Quotes by Leon Trotsky about country

  • Author Leon Trotsky
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    It is therefore not true that the mere existence of the Soviet Union is capable of assuring the victory of the revolution in other countries.

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  • Author Leon Trotsky
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    The theory of the permanent revolution, in contradiction to the theory of socialism in one country, was recognized by the entire Bolshevik party during the period from 1917 to 1923.

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  • Author Leon Trotsky
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    In 1917 there was not a single Bolshevik who considered possible the realization of a socialist society in a single country, and least of all in Russia.

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    Socialist economy cannot reject the huge advantages of the world division of labor: on the contrary, it will carry it to the highest development. But in practise, it is not a question of the future socialist society, with an established internal equilibrium, but of the given technically and culturally backward country which in the interests of industrialisation and collectivization is forced to export as much as possible in order to import as much as possible.

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  • Author Leon Trotsky
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    Is it possible to fulfill this task, is it possible to achieve the definite victory of Socialism in one country without the combined efforts of the proletarians of several advanced countries? No, it is impossible.

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  • Author Leon Trotsky
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    Only in the Fall of 1924 did [Joseph] Stalin discover that it is especially Russia, as distinguished from other countries, which can by its own forces build up a socialist society.

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  • Author Leon Trotsky
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    In spite of the existence of the Soviet Union, however, the proletarian revolution during the past years has not recorded a victory in any other country.

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  • Author Leon Trotsky
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    The Federated Republic of Europe-the United States of Europe-that is what must be. National autonomy no longer suffices. Economic evolution demands the abolition of national frontiers. If Europe is to remain split into national groups, then Imperialism will recommence its work. Only a Federated Republic of Europe can give peace to the world.

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  • Author Leon Trotsky
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    To overthrow the power of the bourgeoisie and to establish the power of the proletariat in one country still does not signify the full victory of Socialism.

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