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Sometimes referred to as the chinese bible, quotations of chairman mao mao zhu xi yu lu was first published on a very restricted basis in may 1964 and probably still holds the world record for most copies printed of a single work in under four years 720 million books by the end of 1967. Without him the chinese people would, at the very least, have spent much more time groping in the dark. Selected excerpts with questions from the little red book. How andy warhol explains chinas attitudes toward chairman mao. Quotations from chairman mao tse tung by mao tse tung and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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Quotations from chairman mao by mao the 88th greatest. When john mcdonnell read a quote from chairman mao in. First published in 1964, and distributed by the hundreds of millions, it was the catechism of the. Party members were encouraged to carry a copy with them, and possession was almost mandatory as a criterion for membership. Many times he saved the party and the state from crisis. Mao zedong, quotations from chairman mao zedong to rebel is justified.
The experience of the broad masses in their creative study and application of chairman maos works in the last few years has proved that to study selected quotations from chairman mao with specific problems in mind is a good way to learn mao. The famous little red book of mao tsetungs thoughts contains basic ideas that permeate virtually all discussion in china of a wide range of topics war and peace, socialism and communism, culture and art, women and youth, study and education, politics and government, economics and philosophy, morality and ethics, and so on. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung mao zedong is a book of selected statements from speeches and writings by mao, the former chairman of the communist party of china, published from 1964 to about 1976 and widely distributed during the cultural revolution. The quotations from chairman mao, the mao zhuxi yulu, 426 in total, were culled from the numerous writings in which mao had set out to sinify marxismleninism over the years and which had been brought together in the fourvolume selected works of mao zedong mao zedong xuanji. Mao zhuxi yulu is a book of statements from speeches and writings by mao zedong formerly romanized as mao tsetung, the former chairman of the communist party of china, published from 1964 to about 1976 and widely distributed during the cultural revolution. The experience of the broad masses in their creative study and application of chairman mao s works in the last few years has proved that to study selected quotations from chairman mao with specific problems in mind is a good way to learn mao. It is also called thoughts of chairman mao by many chinese people. A style of work which essentially entails integrating theory with practice, forging close links with the masses and practicing selfcriticism. The great man, genghis khan, only knew how to shoot eagles with an arrow. It is the mostprinted book written in the 20th century, and was required study material for all chinese residents during the cultural revolution. As its title implies, it is a collection of quotations excerpted from mao. Vile, evil ruler of china from the end of wwii to the early 1970s. Faclitated a transfer of power to a group of even more evil people called.
In it mao covers 33 topics in separate chapters, in all containing several hundred selected quotations from the works and speeches of mao. Wherever we go, we must unite with the people, take root and blossom among them. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung was published between 19641976 after being compiled by the peoples liberation army daily to cover 23 topics with 200 quotations. Quotations of chairman mao debuts at the grolier club the new. Box and quotations from chairman mao tse tung are separate plays and are one play at the same time.
Dec 26, 20 how andy warhol explains chinas attitudes toward chairman mao. Box and quotations from chairman mao tsetung edward albee. It is easy to become the second most read book in the history of the world when failure to own a copy or carry it at all times could lead to beatings or even imprisonment. Who is chairman mao and what is his little red book. Actually titled quotations from chairman mao tsetung, it is a book of snippets from speeches and writings of the former communist leader. The little red book or, to give its full title, quotations from chairman mao zedong contains 267 aphorisms from the communist chinese leader, covering subjects such as class struggle. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung by mao tsetung. A revolution is not a dinner party, or writing an essay, or painting a picture, or doing. Mao was one of the most prominent communist theoreticians and his ideas on revolutionary struggle and guerrilla warfare have been extremely influential, especially among third world revolutionaries. Explore our collection of motivational and famous quotes by authors you know and love. Democratic dictatorship does not actually mean what he seemed to think it means. Mao was one of the most prominent communist theoreticians and his ideas on revolutionary struggle and guerrilla warfare have been extremely influential. Quotations from mao tse tung marxists internet archive.
Chairman mao synonyms, chairman mao pronunciation, chairman mao translation, english dictionary definition of chairman mao. Study chairman maos writings, follow his teachings and act according to his. Colloquial english name for quotations from chairman mao zedong a book of quotations taken from mao s speeches and publications. Its idea was conceived by general lin biao 19071971 as a book of inspirational reading and originally.
The largescale publication of quotations from chairman mao tsetung is a vital measure for enabling the broad masses to grasp mao. Quotations of chairman mao debuts at the grolier club the. We have compiled quotations from chairman mao tsetung in order to help the broad masses learn mao tsetungs thought more effectively. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung is a book of statements from speeches and writings by. Quotations from chairman mao zedong, better known in the west as the little red book, was published by the government of the peoples republic of china from april 1964 until approximately 1976.
Box and quotations from chairman mao tsetung edward. Mao zedong or chairman mao has plenty of classic speeches in his whole life, some completely echo his rich experience and vast knowledge, motivating generations of chinese. Quotations from chairman mao beijing foreign languages press, 1972. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung tsetung mao, zedong. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung the little red book comprises 427 quotations, divided thematically into 33 chapters. Translator, central compilation and translation bureau. Mao tsetung is, of course, best known as a political leader, having held power in the peoples republic from its founding in 1949 until his death, as president until. To be honest, the books inclusion on the list should probably come with an asterisk. Media caption the moment john mcdonnell pulled out maos little red book.
Quotations from chairman mao is the book that gave new meaning to the term mustread. Quotations of chairman mao debuts at the grolier club. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung, toc the art bin. The experience of the broad masses in their creative study and application of chairman maos works in the last few years has proved that to study selected quotations from chairman mao with specific problems in mind is a good way to learn mao tsetungs thought, a method conducive to quick results. Also romanized as quotations from chairman mao zedong. Quotations from chairman mao edition by lin biao britannica. Mao tsetung is, of course, best known as a political leader, having held power in the peoples republic from its founding in 1949 until his death, as president until 1959 and then as chairman of the communist party. Quotations by mao zedong, chinese leader, born december 26, 1893. For most of his life, chairman mao did very good things.
Quotations from chairman mao tsetung chairman tsetung, mao on. The original 1964 production of the little red book was itself a type of. The book s phenomenal popularity may be because it was essentially an unofficial requirement for every chinese citizen to own, to read, and to carry it always during the latter half of mao s rule, especially. They intended it to serve as an inspirational work for politicians and military officials. The little red book or, to give its full title, quotations from chairman mao zedong contains 267 aphorisms from the. The quotations from chairman mao, the mao zhuxi yulu, 426 in. In cases where a word or phrase linked to the preceding text has been omitted in the opening sentence of the quotation. Chairman mao article about chairman mao by the free. Shadow chancellor john mcdonnell threw a copy of maos little red. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung is comprised of statements from speeches and writings of mao tsetung, the former chairman of the communist party of china from 1943 to 1976. Killed millions of his own people with forced collectivization of agriculture, the great leap forward, and most of all with the powerrestoration maneuver resulting from the famine created by great leap forward known as the cultural revolution. The little red book or, to give its full title, quotations from chairman mao zedong. The documents is scanned from a small red book, and split up in seven parts, each part containing 25 pages.
The following quotations represent party chairman mao zedongs perspective on being a communist. Mao zedong quotes author of quotations from chairman mao tse. Actually titled quotations from chairman mao tsetung, it is a book of snippets from speeches and writings of. The books wild swans covers that time period with the third character. Some of the selected quotations in the little red book were from. First published in english in 1966 and continuously reprinted ever since. We must make a clear distinction between the nature of chairman mao s mistakes and the crimes of lin biao and the gang of four. Mao zhuxi yulu, better known in the west as the little red book, was published by the government of the peoples republic of china from april 1964 until approximately 1976. Mao zedong quotes author of quotations from chairman mao. The same fate awaits the accomplices of the united states.
Each has its own identity and can be performed without the. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung quotes by mao zedong. Sources and early printing history of chairman maos quotations. The little red book that explained to the people of china the ideology of the chinese communist party. Apr 03, 2020 quotations from chairman mao zedong, better known in the west as the little red book, was published by the government of the peoples republic of china from april 1964 until approximately 1976. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung by tsetung, mao. In october 1966, mao s quotations from chairman mao tsetung, known as the little red book, was published. Mao zedong, quotations from chairman mao zedong if the u. The quotations from chairman mao, the mao zhuxi yulu, 426 in total.
Chinasource quotations of chairman maoreally a best. Over the years, mao s image became displayed almost everywhere, present in homes, offices and shops. Mar 16, 2016 who is chairman mao and what is his little red book. The quotations range in length from a sentence to a few short paragraphs, and borrow heavily from a group of about two dozen documents in the four volumes of maos selected works. Unless otherwise stated, the page number given for the source of a quotation refers to the first english edition of the book or pamphlet cited as published by the foreign languages press, peking. The books phenomenal popularity may be because it was essentially an unofficial requirement for every chinese citizen to own, to read, and to carry it always during the latter half of maos rule, especially. Two interrelated plays by edward albee and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nov 14, 2014 quotations from chairman mao is the book that gave new meaning to the term mustread. Quotations from chairman mao tsetung by mao zedong.
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Below is my selection of the top ten quotes by mao zedong, all quotes were made with his extraordinary insights, indepth research and careful analysis. Readjustment and reaction, 196165 of the little red book, quotations from chairman maoto popularize maoist ideology among the relatively uneducated military recruits. Little red book mao quotes famous mao quotes chinese chairman mao in quotes chairman mao quotes funny mao zedong quotes in english mao tse tung quotes mao quotes and sayings mao zedong quotes famous chairman mao quotes abraham lincoln. Jun 19, 2017 the books wild swans covers that time period with the third character. A revolution is not a dinner party, or writing an essay, or painting a picture, or doing embroidery.
Chairman mao article about chairman mao by the free dictionary. As its title implies, it is a collection of quotations excerpted from mao zedongs past speeches and publications. In organizing their study, units should select passages that are relevant to the situation, their tasks, the current thinking of their personnel, and the state of their work. Nov 26, 2015 when john mcdonnell read a quote from chairman mao. The source for this work comes both from the 2nd edition of the bilingual english and chinese quotations from chairman mao tsetung and from the marxists internet archive. Chang willingly joined the red guards though she r. A revolution is an insurrection, an act of violence by which one class overthrows another. As the military forces under lin increasingly showed that they could combine ideological purity with technical virtuosity, mao tried to expand the plas organizational authority and its political role.