Leon Trotsky Quotes
A collection of quotes by Leon Trotsky.
Leon Trotsky (1879-1940) was a prominent Russian Marxist revolutionary and political theorist. Born Lev Davidovich Bronstein on November 7, 1879, in the Russian Empire, he later adopted the name Trotsky. As a teenager, he became involved in radical political activities and was exiled to Siberia for his involvement in revolutionary organizations.
After his release, Trotsky played a significant role in the 1917 October Revolution, which led to the overthrow of the Provisional Government and the establishment of Soviet power in Russia. He served as People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs and as the founder and leader of the Red Army during the Russian Civil War. Trotsky was a key figure in shaping the early Soviet Union.
However, his opposition to Joseph Stalin's increasing consolidation of power led to his downfall. In 1927, Trotsky was expelled from the Communist Party and exiled from the Soviet Union. For the next decade, he lived in various countries, continuing his political activities against the Stalinist regime.
In 1940, Stalin's agents assassinated Trotsky in Mexico City, where he had sought refuge. Despite his controversial reputation, Trotsky is remembered as a highly influential Marxist thinker and a major figure in the history of the international socialist movement. His writings, including his analysis of the Russian Revolution and his critique of Stalinism, continue to inspire and shape political discourse to this day.
