"Let a hundred flowers bloom, let a hundred schools of thought contend"
- Mao Tse-Tung
About this Quote
This quote by Mao Tse-Tung encourages diversity and open debate of concepts. "Let a hundred flowers blossom" suggests that several concepts and perspectives must be allowed to exist and be revealed. "Let a hundred schools of idea contend" indicates that these ideas must be enabled to compete and challenge one another in order to enhance and improve them. Overall, Mao thought that a society that encourages totally free expression and dispute of ideas would be stronger and more resistant.
This quote is written / told by Mao Tse-Tung between December 26, 1893 and 1976. He/she was a famous Leader from China, the quote is categorized under the topic Nature. The author also have 28 other quotes.
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