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The Long March The Red Army is not afraid of hardship on…

“The Long March The Red Army is not afraid of hardship on the march, the long march. Ten thousand waters and a thousand mountains are nothing. The Five Sierras meander like small waves, the summits of Wumeng pour on the plain like balls of clay. Cliffs under clouds are warm and washed below by the…” quote by Mao Zedong
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“The Long March The Red Army is not afraid of hardship on the march, the long march. Ten thousand waters and a thousand mountains are nothing. The Five Sierras meander like small waves, the summits of Wumeng pour on the plain like balls of clay. Cliffs under clouds are warm and washed below by the River Gold Sand. Iron chains are cold, reaching over the Tatu River. The far snows of Minshan only make us happy and when the army pushes through, we all laugh. October 1935”

Mao Zedong

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Enduring hardship and adversity strengthens resolve and camaraderie among comrades.

In simple terms: Hardship builds unity and joy.

Key Takeaway

Embrace challenges as opportunities for collective joy.

Themes

resilience unity adversity joy

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

inspirational historical

When to use this quote

  • military campaigns
  • long‑term projects
  • team building
  • overcoming obstacles

Key Concepts

collective endurance psychological fortitude

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can leaders turn suffering into shared triumph?
  • What rituals sustain morale during prolonged hardship?
A Different Perspective

Hardship may cause loss of life and morale if not managed.

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