Communists should set an example in study; at all times they should be pupils of the masses as well as their teachers.

All political power comes from the barrel of a gun. The communist party must command all the guns, that way, no guns can ever be used to command the party.

Deaths have benefits. They can fertilise the ground.

Maybe you're afraid of sinking. Don't think about it. If you don't think about it, you won't sink. If you do, you will.

Civilize the mind but make savage the body.

All genuine knowledge originates in direct experience.

Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun.

To Be Attacked by the Enemy Is Not a Bad Thing but a Good Thing.

In time of difficulties, we must not lose sight of our achievements.

Enable every woman who can work to take her place on the labour front, under the principle of equal pay for equal work.

The people, and the people alone, are the motive force in the making of world history.

Death, I've dreamed of it, I've desired it, but what real happiness can come from it?

Your smile will give you a positive countenance that will make people feel comfortable around you.

The true confidence which is faith in Christ, and the true diffidence which is utter distrust of myself--are identical.

As a matter of fact I trade in accordance to my means and always leave myself an ample margin of safety.

Have you ever climbed a mountain? You see, once you arrive at the top of a mountain, you think you've reached the highest point. But it's only an impression that doesn't last long.

What is not started today is never finished tomorrow.

Our attitude is the primary force that will determine whether we succeed or fail.

I can't understand it. I can't even understand the people who can understand it.

People always ask me if I believe diamonds are a girl's best friend. Frankly, I don't.

Let the audience put 2 and 2 together so that it comes up with 4. Let them do that themselves, and they'll love you forever.