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.

To read too many books is harmful.

The Chinese people have stood up.

Every comrade must be brought to understand that the supreme test of the words and deeds of a Communist is whether they conform with the highest interests and enjoy the support of the overwhelming majority of the people.

Ours is a people's democratic dictatorship, led by the working class and based on the worker-peasant alliance.

Even though I believe we should promote Chinese medicine, I personally do not believe in it. I don't take Chinese medicine.

Revolution is a drama of passion. We did not win the people over by appealing to reason but by developing hope, trust, fraternity.