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When we look at thing, we must examine its essence and treat its appearance merely as an usher at the threshold, we must, once we cross the threshold, grasp the essence of the thing.

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
Librarian
Philosopher
Poet
Political Theorist
Politician
Revolutionary
Strategist
Mao Tse-tung
Chairman Mao
Mao Ze Dong
Maozedong
Tse Toung Mao
Thing
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