“Wherever battles are waged there are casualties, and death is a common occurrence. But what is closest to our hearts is the best interest of the people and the suffering of the vast majority, and when we die for the people, it is an honorable death. Nevertheless we should do our best to avoid unnecessary casualties. Mao Zedong, 1944” Mao ZedongMaoismHenning MankellDying For Your CountryDying For Your BeliefsFor The Greater GoodMao Quote Book:The Man from Beijing Source: The Man from Beijing