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Communists should be the most farsighted, the most self-sacrificing, the most resolute, and the least prejudiced in sizing up situations, and should rely on the majority of the masses and win their support.

Mao Zedong

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Mao Zedong
Age: 82 †
Born: 1893
Born: December 26
Died: 1976
Died: September 9
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Former Chairman Of The Communist Party Of China
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Philosopher
Poet
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Mao Tse-tung
Chairman Mao
Mao Ze Dong
Maozedong
Tse Toung Mao
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