On the ancient wall encircling Yenan he had inscribed in charcoal: Self-reliance, Adequate Clothing, and Enough to Eat! Develop the Economy and Provide for Military Defense! By Self-sufficiency, We Will Build a Flourishing Border Area in the Northwest! With a Hoe over One Shoulder and a Rifle over the Other We Will Become Self-sufficient in Production and Protect the Party’s Central Committee!

You have been wronged. Today we are separating into two worlds. May each keep his peace. These few words may be my last message to you. Human life is limited, but revolution knows no bounds. In the struggle of the past ten years I have tried to reach the peak of revolution, but I was not successful. But you could reach the top. If you fail, you will plunge into a fathomless abyss. Your body will shatter.… Read More »