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=MAOISM= -->This is the political and military guiding ideology of the CPC -->Variant of Marxism -->Asserts that class struggle continues; even if the proletariat has already overthrown the bourgeoisie, there are still elements of the bourgeoisie within the party

=LITTLE RED BOOK= -->Basically, a book of quotations by Mao -->Published from April 1964 to 1976 -->During the cultural revolution, was required in school AND in the workplace -->Divided into 33 chapters, 427 quotes -->Below is a list of the first five chapters, with their summaries (To see the other 28 chapters, go to [|Quotations of Mao] Chapter 1: The Communist Party Chapter 2: Class Struggles Chapter 3: Socialism and Communism Chapter 4: The Correct Handling of Contradictions Among the People Chapter 5: War and Peace



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Chapter 1: The Communist Party
The force at the core leading our cause forward is the Chinese Communist Party. The theoretical basis guiding our thinking is Marxism-Leninism. //Opening address at the First Session of the First National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China (September 15, 1954).// //On the Question of Agricultural Co-operation (.July 31, 1955), 3rd ed., p. 7.*// Armed with Marxist-Leninist theory and ideology, the Communist Party of China has brought a new style of work to the Chinese people. A style of work which essentially entails integrating theory with practice, forging close links with the masses and practicing self-criticism. //"On Coalition Government" (April 24, 1945), Selected Works, Vol. III, p. 314. *//
 * We must have faith in the masses and we must have faith in the Party. These are two cardinal principles. If we doubt these principles, we shall accomplish nothing.

Chapter 2: Classes and Class Struggle
Classes struggle, some classes triumph, others are eliminated. Such is history; such is the history of civilization for thousands of years. To interpret history from this viewpoint is historical materialism; standing in opposition to this viewpoint is historical idealism. "//Cast Away Illusions, Prepare for Struggle" (August 14, 1949), Selected Works, Vol. IV, p. 428.// In class society, everyone lives as a member of a particular class, and every kind of thinking, without exception, is stamped with the brand of a class. "//On Practice" (July 1937), Selected Works, Vol. I, p. 296.//

Chapter 21 Self-Reliance and Arduous Struggle
We stand for self-reliance. We hope for foreign aid but cannot be dependent on it; we depend on our own efforts, on the creative power of the whole army and the entire people. "W//e Must Learn to Do Economic Work" (January 10, 1945), Selected Works, Vol. III, p. 241.// To win countrywide victory is only the first step in a long march of ten thousand li.... The Chinese revolution is great, but the road after the revolution will be longer, the work greater and more arduous. This must be made clear now in the Party. The comrades must be helped to remain modest, prudent and free from arrogance and rashness in their style of work. The comrades must be helped to preserve the style of plain living and hard struggle. //"Report to the Second Plenary Session of the Seventh Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (March 5, 1949), Selected Works, Vol. IV, p. 374. *//

Chapter 27 Criticism and Self-Criticism
The Communist Party does not fear criticism because we are Marxists, the truth is on our side, and the basic masses, the workers and peasants, are on our side. S//peech at the Chinese Communist Party's National Conference on Propaganda Work (March 12, 1957), 1st pocket ed., p. 14.// If we have shortcomings, we are not afraid to have them pointed out and criticized, because we serve the people. Anyone, no matter who, may point out our shortcomings. If he is right, we will correct them. If what he proposes will benefit the people, we will act upon it. "//Serve the People" (September 8, 1941), Selected Works, Vol. III, P. 227.//

For some quotes, go to [|Little Red Book Quotes] ||