Stalin wanted to know how his secret service was functioning. He took up some small cards and wrote some slogans on them like “Stalin is a liar, Stalin is a crook” and “Stalin is a bastard”, so on. He went into the street of Moscow and threw them here and there.

Later in the evening, the chief of security called and placed the cards on Stalin table. Stalin feigned surprise and said, “Do you know who has done this?

The chief replied “You yourself, Sir.”

Stalin asked him,” How did you find that out?”

The Chief gravely replied, “Who else will have the courage to speak the truth about you, Sir?”