Mao Zedong warned all government workers that "corruption and waste are great sins". "Although there are some differences in nature between waste and corruption, the loss of waste is greater than corruption, and the result is often close to corruption, theft and defrauding state property or accepting bribes from others. Therefore, severely punishing waste must be carried out at the same time as severely punishing corruption. "

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"Waste is a great sin" warns everyone: "Is it an ambition to eat and drink? This is not ambition. Be sure to manage your family diligently and make long-term plans. " The prosperity of the country, the rejuvenation of the nation and the happiness of the people require everyone in China to practise economy and oppose waste.

"Waste is a great sin" requires cadres to take the lead in saving, the whole people should participate, and all forces of the whole society should be mobilized to achieve the best saving effect. Learn more from Mao Zedong's thrifty behavior, which is almost stingy and obsessed with the past. Learn more about how Mao Zedong's pajamas with 74 patches and slippers worn for more than 20 years were made.

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