Mao Zedong

"Art for art's sake cannot exist; all art is propaganda."

"Daring to struggle and daring to win is the spirit we need."

"Knowledge is power; ignorance is weakness."

"Time and tide wait for no one; we must seize every moment."

"Love of the people must be sincere and deep."

"In the end, the trees will destroy the fortress walls."

"We must be like the great river that wears down stone through patience."

"The strongest tower will crumble under persistent pressure."

"Consciousness is the mirror of reality; it reflects the external world."

"We are advocates of the abolition of war, we do not want war."

"Education is the foundation of all progress."

"Fear breeds fear; courage creates possibility."

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with understanding the first step."

"Unity is strength; division brings weakness."

"Great achievements require great sacrifice."

"The wheel of history cannot be stopped by individual resistance."

"Discipline and organization are the pillars of strength."

"We must dare to think, dare to speak, and dare to act."

"The mind is the greatest battlefield; win the hearts of the people first."

"Practice without theory is blind; theory without practice is empty."

"When the ground shakes, it is time to plant new seeds."

"The creative power of the people cannot be extinguished."

"We must walk on two legs in our development."

"Modesty is a virtue; self-criticism is necessary for growth."

"Those who do not work, shall not eat."

"History is written by those who win, but determined by those who act."

"The strongest fortress is breached not by assault, but by persistence."

"Our enemies teach us as much as our friends."

"In unity there is strength; in division there is weakness."

"The future belongs to those who believe in it."