"The Vietnamese never asked themselves, any more than had the French, whether the Cambodians wanted the new system they were introducing. They acted in the unassailable certitude of a superior truth."

"Whoever wishes to blame or attack me is entitled to do so. I regret I didn't have enough experience to totally control the movement."

"If you have a disease of the old society, take a dose of Lenin as medication."

"We must be vigilant against all enemies, internal and external."

"We will build a glorious future."