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__ Quotations by Mao Zedong __ //Jenn Kim//

1. Mao's beliefs and teachings included those of radical change through overthrowing a class. In his perspective, the ones who were to cause the revolution were the peasants, rather than workers in other communist revolutions. Moreover, Mao mentions in his quote that a revolution can not be "so temperate, kind, courteous...". This reflects the uprising of the Red Guards, who were university and highschool students advocating changes and eradicating the "Four Olds". Lastly, this quote proves Mao's violent attacks and actions- he truly believed that violence was inevitable for change.

2. Mao's Cultural Revolution exemplifies a way Mao had responded to the Western imperialists. He wanted the citizens to realize through his words that West Imperialism was not in fact a system to support the Chinese, but rather to exploit them. Moreover, Mao says, "it is the task of the people of the world to put an end to the aggression..." showing nationalistic ideas that were highly enforced during this era.

3. This quote basically says that sacrifice are inevitable during the process of change. Moreover, Mao mentions that it is a "worthy death" and that it is still important for people to avoid "unnecessary sacrifices". This reflects almost all the movements enforced by Mao. Although they were for a good cause, during the process, many people lost lives. For example, the Cultural Revolution was a time when almost all scholars were killed, due to students' perspective that the "four olds" must be prosecuted.

4. Mao explains the importance of equality in the society. This idea was foriegn to China since Confucianism had always stressed the 5 relationships strictly putting women inferior to men. This quote contains informaiton about education for the children and women as well as freedom of marriage. These ideas reflect Mao's idea of socialism taking place. Equality must be a prominent factor in order for this system to work, since everyone works a certain amount. Moreoever, his teaching through this almost served as a propaganda for women to rise and help work.

5. This quote explains how class struggle will never end, and how a classless society is the epitome of an utopia. Moreover, Mao bolsters progress and scientific experiments. This shows Mao's idea of collectivization. He wanted to create a farming system where no men will have property. The government will posses all and distribute it to the people. He emphasizes how a classless society will adhere such ideas through the continuation of a struggle between the old and new.