of Mao. I consider him an able but ruthless leader. In history, there are two types of political leaders, those who make history and those were made by history. Mao is one of those rare breeds who, in spite of trememdous adversities, made history in accordance to his inner vision. For that I admire him for his capability and vision. However, I also recognize that he is a man of greatness with tragic flaws, a cold-blooded politician capable of committing heinous crimes without remorse. Personally, I consider Deng, another one of those who made history, a greater man, of course, not without flaws.