Faithful to the word given and the idea had.
Communists should set an example in study; at all times they should be pupils of the masses as well as their teachers.
We must have faith, first, that the peasant masses are ready to advance step by step along the road of socialism under the leadership of the Party, and second, that the Party is capable of leading the peasants along this road. These two points are the essence of the matter, the main current.
It's always darkest before it becomes totally black.
At no time and in no circumstances should a Communist place his personal interests first; he should subordinate them to the interests of the nation and of the masses. Hence, selfishness, slacking, corruption, seeking the limelight, and so on, are most contemptible, while selflessness, working with all one's energy, whole-hearted devotion to public duty, and quiet hard work will command respect.
Look at World War II, at Hitler's cruelty. The more cruelty, the more enthusiasm for revolution.
If you want to know the theory and methods of revolution, you must take part in revolution.
Addiction is craving fulfillment from something that cannot provide fulfillment. In this sense it is not different than the basic mechanism of ignorance that keeps everyone in bondage. With substance addiction the mindbody sets up a vicious cycle that perpetuates the dependence.
I was an agnostic until I realized that I had to choose between God and fate. The idea that humanity and nature are the result of fate was not convincing at all. I find the presence of God everywhere.
The left defends their, whatever you want to call, partisans, activists or what have you.
Nothing would please us more than to see our beloved children form the habit of reading the Gospels - not merely from time to time, but every day.