Mao appears to be quite free from symptoms of megalomania, but he has a deep sense of personal dignity, and something about him suggests a power of ruthless decision when he deems it necessary.

Do not suppose, first of all, that Mao Tse-tung could be the "saviour" of China. Nonsense. There will never be one "saviour" of China. Yet undeniably you feel a certain force of destiny in him.

In Russia religion is the opium of the people; in China opium is the religion of the people.

Nothing has ever been so painful or delicious as being so close to him and being unable to do anything about it: like eating ice cream so fast on a hot day you get a splitting headache.

When somebody says it’s not about the money, it’s about the money.

He was, after all, just a man. And not merely a narrative.

Mistakes are proof that you are trying.

Humanity's legacy of stories and storytelling is the most precious we have. All wisdom is in our stories and songs. A story is how we construct our experiences.

I am the first to admit that I am no great orator or no person that got where I have gotten by any William Jennings Bryan technique.

You need to follow your own heart in light of God’s word and do what you feel is right and good for you.

If you're going to buy a real book, a paper book, there better be a good reason. Perhaps scarcity is one of those reasons.

My father was a small claims court jester.