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Mikhail Gorbachev Quotes

Mikhail Gorbachev quotes about life

Statesman March 2, 1931

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A period of transition to a new quality in all spheres of society's life is accompanied by painful phenomena. When we were initiating perestroika we failed to properly assess and foresee everything. Our society turned out to be hard to move off the ground, not ready for major changes which affect people's vital interests and make them leave behind everything to which they had become accustomed over many years. In the beginning we imprudently generated great expectations, without taking into... Mikhail Gorbachev
Life is much richer and more complex than even the most perfect plans to make it better. It ultimately takes vengeance for attempts to impose abstract schemes, even with the best of intentions. Perestroika has made us understand this about our past, and the actual experience of recent years has taught us to reckon with the most general laws of civilization. Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev quote: "My life's work has been accomplished. I did all that I could."
My life's work has been accomplished. I did all that I could. Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev quote: "I believe, as Lenin said, that this revolutionary chaos may..."
I believe, as Lenin said, that this revolutionary chaos may yet crystallize into new forms of life. Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev quote: "More socialism means more democracy, openness and collectivism..."
More socialism means more democracy, openness and collectivism in everyday life. Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev quote: "Jesus was the first socialist, the first to seek a better life..."
Jesus was the first socialist, the first to seek a better life for mankind. Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev quote: "Democracy is the wholesome and pure air without which a..."
Democracy is the wholesome and pure air without which a socialist public organization cannot live a full-blooded life. Mikhail Gorbachev

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