Ho Chi Minh

"Nothing is more precious than independence and freedom."

"When the prison doors are opened, the real dragon will fly out."

"A people that has undergone colonial or semi-colonial subjugation for a long time cannot jump into socialism."

"We must be ready to make any sacrifice, endure any hardship, overcome any obstacle to win independence and freedom."

"The mandate of heaven is not constant."

"All religions are respected and there is no State religion."

"It is better to sacrifice everything to save the nation."

"Without a people's army, the people have nothing."

"When educating the rising generation, we must not limit ourselves to books alone."

"An illiterate nation is a weak nation and a backward nation."

"Resistance is sacred."

"The French make fine wine, but we will make better revolutionaries."

"The struggle will be long and arduous, requiring much blood and sweat."

"Discipline is a guarantee of our success."

"We should endeavor to adapt culture to the needs of the people."

"Revolution is not a dinner party."

"The American imperialists will eventually be defeated."

"We love our people, our country more than our own lives."

"Don't be afraid to tackle difficult and complicated problems."

"The wise adapt themselves to circumstances."

"There is no greater honor than to sacrifice oneself for the motherland."

"We must be united as one."

"What counts is not the length of life, but how much we contribute to our people."

"Culture is the soul of the nation."

"The youth are the hope of the nation."

"Our cause is just, therefore our victory is certain."

"Let us make great efforts to produce more for the country and the people."

"A single spark can ignite a prairie fire."

"We must have faith in the people."

"Independence and freedom are worth any price."