Quote#Freedom
This fear of criticism displayed by the advocates of freedom of…
Quote byVladimir Lenin · 1870–1924
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: What is to be Done? (1902).
English (original)
This fear of criticism displayed by the advocates of freedom of criticism cannot be attributed solely to craftiness. No, the majority of the Economists look with sincere resentment upon all theoretical controversies, factional disagreements, broad political questions, plans for organising revolutionaries, etc.
— Vladimir Lenin
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