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1. “A revolution is not a dinner party, or writing an essay, ….. A revolution is an insurrection, an act of violence by which one class overthrows another.” - Mao is saying that revolution is not something that can occur without violence, and I guess he is trying to make an excuse for his violence.

2. “Wherever there is struggle, there is sacrifice, and death is a common occurrence. But we have the interests of the people and the sufferings of the great majority at heart, and when we die for the people it is a worthy death. Nevertheless, we should do our best to avoid unnecessary sacrifices.” - Mao is trying to say that the communists are ready to sacrifice themselves for the people, but there are cases that their sacrifice is not necessary. He is also saying that struggle, sacrifice, and death is an inevitable part of the society.

3. “Protect the interests of youth, women, and children….. and give young people and children a useful education.” - Mao probably told this to his government people. I believe he was trying to help people by educating them.

4. “Where do correct ideas come from? Do they drop from the skies? No. Are they innate in the mind? No. They come from social practice, and from it alone; they come from three kinds of social practice, the struggle for production, the class struggle, and scientific experiment.” - Mao is simply emphasizing the importance of the three kinds of social practice by saying these social practice enable people to have correct ideas.

5. “The world is yours, as well as ours, but in the last analysis, it is yours. You young people, full of vigor and vitality, are in the bloom of life, like the sun at eight or nine in the morning. Our hope is placed on you.” - Mao probably said this to the young people in China, making them feel responsible for China’s future. I believe he was trying to say that the young people should learn well and have correct ideas for the country so that they can lead the country well, since it is their country.