Letting a hundred flowers blossom and a... by Mao Zedong

Thought Flowers Revolution China Communist

Letting a hundred flowers blossom and a hundred schools of thought contend is the policy for promoting the progress of the arts and the sciences and a flourishing culture in our land.

- Mao Zedong

Other quotes by Mao Zedong

History World People

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

- Mao Zedong

All genuine knowledge originates in direct experience.

- Mao Zedong

Fact Art

There is in fact no such thing as art for art's sake, art that stands above classes, art that is detached from or independent of politics. Proletarian literature and art are part of the whole proletarian revolutionary cause.

- Mao Zedong

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.

- Mao Zedong

When the enemy advances, withdraw; when he stops, harass; when he tires, strike; when he retreats, pursue.

- Mao Zedong

Energy

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

- Mao Zedong

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