"The atom bomb is nothing to be afraid of. China has a population of 600 million people. Even if half of them are killed, there are still 300 million people left. The world is yours to conquer."

"We must not be afraid of mistakes. We must correct them as soon as they are discovered."

"There are two principles for the Communist: one is to be ruthless to the enemy, the other is to be kind to comrades."

"The people's democratic dictatorship needs the leadership of the working class, because the working class is the most far-sighted, most selfless and most thoroughly revolutionary class."

"In times of difficulty we must not lose sight of our achievements, must see the bright future and must pluck up our courage."