"The above systems [the state, private property, and religion] are our enemies. We must overthrow them in order to find our way to happiness. After we eliminate them, we will redistribute wealth, give people the autonomy to organize and help one another. To each according to his ability, to each according to his need. The individual seeks to benefit society; society seeks to protect the individual. Is this not happiness? But to achieve happiness costs us enormous blood. Bakunin has said, 'Revolution is the most exciting and enjoyable endeavor! Would you rather linger on in your life by curling under the evil power, or honestly risk your life fighting against the devil with no turning back!' How exciting and courageous! I hope our friends will join us with fiery spirit to fulfill the most exciting and the most enjoyable endeavor of revolution. Let us march together to the road of happiness!" - Ba Jin, "Nationalism and the Road to Happiness for the Chinese"












