Tag Archives: Nikolai Chernyshevski

lenin: vices of spontaneity and softness

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Dave

…Lenin came to exercise enormous control over his emotions. He spurned all signs of softness and spontaneity. Even his marriage was a “revolutionary” one to a fellow conspirator… The second incident illustrating Lenin’s denial of libidinal feelings involves his reaction … Continue reading →

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revolution: all work and no play for lenin

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Dave

…Lenin came to exercise enormous control over his emotions. He spurned all kinds of softness and spontaneity. Even his marriage was a “revolutionary” one to a fellow conspirator… Any pleasure that stood in the way of work must be given … Continue reading →