I’m being hyperbolic [the greatest book ever is obviously Capital (/s)], but I really do love Quotations. It was the first piece of theory I ever read and I think it really helped me although I don’t follow it religiously [although maybe I should in a few places]. Idk, in a good mood today so wanted to share that
He means that we must not follow books but learn from them and find our path in the concrete world.
Marx thought peasants were reactionary by definition. Mao leaned Marxist theory, but instead of worshipping Marx, he analysed China economic social formation and saw the revolutionary potential in china’s peasants. We must learn from Mao, but not worship him.
Right right, I know. The title is just a joke.
Idk, the post doesn’t have much of a point. I was just reading it the other day and I couldn’t contain my emotions about it.