Quote by Lenin (Vladimir Ulyanov)

While the State exists there can be no freedom; when there is freedom there will be no State.

While the State exists there can be no freedom; when there i

Summary

This quote, often attributed to Vladimir Lenin, suggests that the existence of a State hinders freedom, and true freedom can only be achieved when there is no State. It implies that the power and control asserted by a governing body suppress individual liberties. The quote encapsulates the concept that freedom and a centralized authority are incompatible ideologies, and for freedom to truly flourish, a State should be eliminated.

By Lenin (Vladimir Ulyanov)

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