A tyrant does not remain in the world; But the curse on him abides forever!

The most horrible thing is not a government that stages public executions, but a government that secretly disposes of its victims.

The more complete the despotism, the more smoothly all things move on the surface.

You cannot run faster than a bullet.

If when I die, I am still a dictator, I will certainly go down into the oblivion of all dictators. If, on the other hand, I succeed in establishing a truly stable foundation for a democratic government, I will live forever in every home in China.

They who study mankind with a whip in their hands will always go wrong.

When you stop a dictator, there are always risks. But there are greater risks in not stopping a dictator.