Peace is not unity in similarity but unity in diversity, in the comparison and conciliation of differences.

It is really important to solve the problem of rational utilization and distribution of wate supplies. I dare say, the shortage of fresh water is the major ecological problem of this moment.

I believe, as Lenin said, that this revolutionary chaos may yet crystallize into new forms of life.

If people don't like Marxism, they should blame the British Museum.

What happened to the Soviet Union happened mainly for domestic reasons. It was a failure of the model based on a command economy and dictatorship. The rejection of freedom and democracy, the decisionmaking monopoly of one party, and the monopoly of one ideology all had a chilling effect on the country. That model turned out to be incapable of making structural changes. It did not open up ways for initiative and was overly centralized.

Ideally, peace means the absence of violence. It is an ethical value.

Those who are late will be punished by life itself.