Richard Pipes Quote

Lenin wanted power. This may sound self-evident; after all, every politician is assumed to lust for power. But deep down, Lenin's rivals did not want it.

p. 42 - Three Whys of the Russian Revolution (1995)

Lenin wanted power. This may sound self-evident; after all, every politician is assumed to lust for power. But deep down, Lenin's rivals did not want ...

Lenin wanted power. This may sound self-evident; after all, every politician is assumed to lust for power. But deep down, Lenin's rivals did not want ...

Lenin wanted power. This may sound self-evident; after all, every politician is assumed to lust for power. But deep down, Lenin's rivals did not want ...

Lenin wanted power. This may sound self-evident; after all, every politician is assumed to lust for power. But deep down, Lenin's rivals did not want ...