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Quotations by Mao Zedong Select 5 and summarize 1) A revolution is always violent and never peaceful. The purpose of the revolution was to rebel against the government or the ruler violently. The conclusion of the revolution is the overthrow of a power. 2) Mao was against western imperialism. He argues that there should be an end to the whole situation. This shows his strong values of Communism and against capitalistically driven imperialism. 3) Brings out nationalism and the worthy deaths during the revolution. It is encouraging the good that the deaths will bring. However, he includes that unnecessary deaths should be prevented probably through tight organized revolutions and most likely for the next generation leaders and intellectuals. 4) Although Mao doesn’t like intellectuals during the Cultural Revolution, in the quote he mentions the importance of education and the protection of the weak. 7) The quote gives hope to the people during the chaotic times in the revolution. As much of the Red Guards and the Revolution participants were the young students, the quote aims for them.