Mao Zedong was not only China's great proletarian revolutionary leader, but also a master of calligraphy who integrated various calligraphy styles and left many calligraphy inscriptions to future generations. The large number of inscriptions and inscriptions are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and the majestic strokes and structures give the audience a strong visual impact and a shocking calligraphy performance.


Mao Zedong's calligraphy is characterized by unrestrained lines, strong dynamic, continuous, ups and downs, majestic and elegant, intuitive and easy to understand, and directly points to people's hearts, making it very suitable for inscriptions. Some inscriptions are even more powerful than thousands of troops and ammunition, recording history and inspiring the people.


Today, Shusi will sort out 10 of Mao Zedong’s most representative and most influential inscriptions for future generations for the readers’ enjoyment. Which inscription made the deepest impression on you?


10. Study hard 



Shortly after the school started in 1951, Mao Zedong met Ma Sanjie, a young hero from Anhui who crossed the river, and presented her with a notebook. Mao Zedong inscribed on the title page "Study hard and make progress every day." Immediately afterwards, this eight-character inscription quickly spread throughout the country.


Speaking of learning, Mao Zedong named many universities, which is very exciting.


9. Tsinghua University 



If you haven't written it well, don't describe it. If you're not satisfied with it, just write it a few more times.



8. Peking University 




It has to be said that Mao Zedong’s inscriptions on the names of many universities are truly wonderful.

7. Serve the people 





6. People’s Education Press 



Full of feelings...



5. Seek truth from facts 



In 1941, Mao Zedong wrote the inscription "Seek truth from facts" for the Party School of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China in Yan'an.


4.Xinhua Bookstore 



Mao Zedong's inscription, advancing all the way into the new era.


3. Learn from Comrade Lei Feng 



When it comes to packaging "Internet celebrities", Mao Zedong is the most powerful.


2. People’s Daily 



This should be the most widely circulated of Mao Zedong's inscriptions.


1. A single spark can start a prairie fire 



"A single spark can start a prairie fire." These four words are already powerful enough to read.


The eight characters inscribed by Mao Zedong are exemplary in terms of both calligraphy and imagery. For Chinese history and political revolution, this "calligraphy" has even surpassed thousands of armies and countless ammunition. It also represents countless sacrifices and carries countless revolutionary stories.


After reading 10 inscriptions by Mao Zedong, which one do you like best?