As for people who are politically backward, Communists should not slight or despise them, but should befriend them, … - Mao Zedong

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Mao Zedong

As for people who are politically backward, Communists should not slight or despise them, but should befriend them, unite with them, convince them and encourage them to go forward.

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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.

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It's always darkest before it becomes totally black.

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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.

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Look at World War II, at Hitler's cruelty. The more cruelty, the more enthusiasm for revolution.

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If you want to know the theory and methods of revolution, you must take part in revolution.

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