The greatest happiness one can have is to join the revolution and work for the people.

VETERAN AND NEW CADRES SHOULD UNIT (November 8, 1949), p. 27, Vol. II, Selected Works of Chen Yun

Therefore, a Party member, being willing to dedicate himself to communism, must not only strive to fulfil the Party’s specific tasks for different stages, but also form a revolutionary world outlook, which means that he must be determined to fight to the end for the realization of communism.

HOW TO BECOME A COMMUNIST PARTY MEMBER (May 30, 1939), p. 137, Vol. I, Selected Works of Chen Yun

One of criteria to distinguish qualified party members is that whether they are always ready to sacrifice everything for the Party.

STRENGTHENING PARTY CONSCIOUSNESS OF NEW PARTY MEMBERS AND CADRES (September 1942), p. 155, Chen Yun’s Opinions on Party Building

Are we working because we want to be officials or because we want to make the revolution? Even when we have served as of officials for a long time and perhaps achieved high rank, we should never forget that our goal is to make the revolution.

MAKING USE OF CAPITALISTS AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES (July 21, 1956), p. 330-331, Vol. II, Selected Works of Chen Yun

One should have a proper evaluation of oneself and not mind doing a petty job. Any major accomplishment begins with petty jobs.

CADRES MUST BE STRICT WITH THEMSELVES (October 7, 1942), p. 258, Vol. I, Selected Works of Chen Yun

Study is an indispensable condition for doing a good job.

IT IS THE DUTY OF EVERY COMMUNIST TO STUDY (December 1939), p. 188, Vol. I, Selected Works of Chen Yun

But unless we learn from the achievements of our predecessors, there can be no new inventions.

CADRES MUST BE STRICT WITH THEMSELVES (October 7, 1942), p. 260, Vol. I, Selected Works of Chen Yun

The study of philosophy makes one wise and benefits one’s whole life.

STUDY PHILOSOPHY IN ORDER TO FULFILL HEAVY RESPONSIBILITIES (July 17, 1987), p. 362, Vol. III, Selected Works of Chen Yun

Of course, it is not pleasant to meet with setbacks and make mistakes. But we can learn from them and develop our skills.

REVIEWING EXPERIENCE IS AN IMPORTANT METHOD OF SELF-IMPROVEMENT (December 23, 1958), p. 107, Vol. III, Selected Works of Chen Yun

It is a good thing to have a variety of opinions in our Party and in government departments. This forces us to consider issues all-sidedly, avoid one-sidedness, and so we will make fewer mistakes.

TALK AT A MEETING OF THE CENTRAL FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC GROUP (March 7, 1962), p. 215, Vol. III, Selected Works of Chen Yun

There are many different ways to conduct investigation and study. Exchanging opinions with people who hold opposing views is one important way.

HOW CAN WE GAIN A MORE CORRECT UNDERSTANDING (February 8, 1962), p. 188, Vol. III, Selected Works of Chen Yun

It is absolutely a good thing to hear different opinions.

STUDY PHILOSOPHY IN ORDER TO FULFILL HEAVY RESPONSIBILITIES (July 17, 1987), p. 361, Vol. III, Selected Works of Chen Yun

Self-criticism is a very valuable learning tool for Party members, and an open-minded acceptance of Party criticism is essential to their progress.

HOW TO BECOME A COMMUNIST PARTY MEMBER (May 30, 1939), p. 143, Vol. I, Selected Works of Chen Yun

Achievements are obvious; we do not need to mention them every day. However, we should pay continuous attention to shortcomings and mistakes.

ACCOMPLISHING OUR COMMERCIAL WORK (November 19, 1956), p. 33, Vol. III, Selected Works of Chen Yun

To be objective we should first take an impersonal attitude towards ourselves. If we can do this, we will be able to take an objective attitude towards others.

SPEECH AT A CONFERENCE OF SENIOR CADRES OF THE CPC NORTHWEST BUREAU (November 16, 1942), p. 270, Vol. I, Selected Works of Chen Yun

Seek truth, not reputation.

SEEK TRUTH, NOT REPUTATION (May 9, 1945), p. 291, Vol. I, Selected Works of Chen Yun