Brand new Quote by Mao Zedong
“The agricultural co-operative movement has been a severe ideological and political struggle from the very beginning. No cooperative can be established without going through such a struggle. Before a brand-new social system can be built on the site of the old, the site must be swept clean. Invariably, remnants of old ideas reflecting the old system remain in people's minds for a long time, and they do not easily give way. After a co-operative is established, it must go through many more struggles before it can be consolidated. Even then, the moment it relaxes its efforts it may collapse.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Selected Works of Mao Zedong, 1940s
Establishing a cooperative requires intense ideological struggle to replace entrenched old‑system thinking.
In simple terms: Cooperatives need relentless effort to overcome old ideas.
Key Takeaway
Never relax vigilance after founding.
Themes
politics
ideology
social change
cooperatives
revolution
perseverance
Mood
determined
cautious
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- rural development
- new collective farms
- policy implementation
- community organizing
Key Concepts
class struggle
systemic inertia
social engineering
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders sustain momentum after initial success?
- What mechanisms prevent regression to old practices?
A Different Perspective
Old habits persist despite structural change, risking collapse if effort wanes.
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