There is in guerrilla warfare no such thing as a decisive battle; there is nothing comparable to the fixed, passive defense that characterizes orthodox war.

I have witnessed the tremendous energy of the masses. On this foundation it is possible to accomplish any task whatsoever.

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.

[Khrushchev] should get a one-ton medal.

Some play the piano well and some badly and there is a great difference in the melodies they produce.

If there were no contradictions and no struggle, there would be no world, no process, no life, and there would be nothing at all.

Be pupils of the masses as well as their teachers.