Quotes from Mao Zedong

Revolution is not a dinner party, not an essay, nor a painting, nor a piece of embroidery it cannot be advanced softly, gradually, carefully, considerately, respectfully, politely, plainly and modestly.

Swollen in head, weak in legs, sharp in tongue but empty in belly. (On intellectuals)

There is in fact no such thing as art for art's sake, art that stands above classes, art that is detached from or independent of politics. Proletarian literature and art are part of the whole proletarian revolutionary cause.

Firstly, do not fear hardship, and secondly, do not fear death.

Be resolute, fear no sacrifice, and surmount every difficulty to win victory.

In times of difficulty we must not lose sight of our achievements, must see the bright future and must pluck up our courage.

Passivity is fatal to us. Our goal is to make the enemy passive.

Communism is not love. Communism is a hammer which we use to crush the enemy.