Power comes from the muzzle of a gun, those that have the guns have the power, those that have the power dictate what type of government their shall be.

In times of difficulty we must not lose sight of our achievements, must see the bright future and must pluck up our courage.

The spark from a tiny star can ignite the plains.

In general, any form of exercise, if pursued continuously, will help train us in perseverance. Long-distance running is particularly good training in perseverance.

"Don't you want to abolish state power?" Yes, we do, but not right now. We cannot do it yet. Why? Because imperialism still exists, because domestic reaction still exists, because classes still exist in our country. Our present task is to strengthen the people's state apparatus - mainly the people's army, the people's police and the people's courts - in order to consolidate national defense and protect the people's interests.

So long as a person who has made mistakes . . . honestly and sincerely wishes to be cured and to mend his ways, we should welcome him and cure his sickness so that he can become a good comrade. We can never succeed if we just let ourselves go and lash at him.

Politics is war without bloodshed while war is politics with bloodshed.