3 Leon Trotsky Quotes on Morality

Leon Trotsky quotes on morality

6. A means can be justified only by its end. But the end in its turn needs to be justified. (Also quoted as 'The end may justify the means as long as there is something that justifies the end.')

29. The depth and strength of a human character are defined by its moral reserves. People reveal themselves completely only when they are thrown out of the customary conditions of their life, for only then do they have to fall back on their reserves.

35. In a serious struggle there is no worse cruelty than to be magnanimous at an inopportune time.