Statesman Quotes

I believe I and all the Chinese people have such a conviction that China will make continuous progress and the people's wishes for and needs for democracy and freedom are irresistible.
I don't think a system or a government should fear critical opinions or views. Only by heeding those critical views would it be possible for us to further improve our work and make further progress.
I have a dream to provide every Chinese, especially children, sufficient milk each day.
If in a country, most of the wealth is concentrated in the hands of the few, then this country can hardly witness harmony and stability.
If people are able to run the affairs of a village well, eventually they'll be able to run a township, and a county.
It is only when there is the supervision and critical oversight from the people that the government will be in a position to do an even better job, and employees of government departments will be the true public servants of the people.
More scientific language and less diplomatic rhetoric may make this world even better.
Only science and the spirit of seeking truth from facts can save China. I firmly believe in this.
Socialism, as I understand it, is a system of democracy. Without democracy, there is no socialism.
The Chinese government attaches importance to, and protects, human rights. We have incorporated these lines into the Chinese constitution, and we also implement the stipulation in real earnest. I think for any government, what is most important is to ensure that its people enjoy each and every right given to them by the constitution.
There are people who will appreciate what I've done, and there will be people who will criticize me. Ultimately history will have the final say.
There are two books that I often travel with; one is 'The Theory on Moral Sentiments' by Adam Smith. The other is 'The Meditations.' It's not that I agree with either views expressed in the books, but I believe ideas and thoughts of older generations can offer food for thought for the current generation.
A state of society where men may not speak their minds cannot long endure.
Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.
If Hitler invaded hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons.
If it weren't for painting, I wouldn't live; I couldn't bear the extra strain of things.
It is a fine game to play - the game of politics - and it is well worth waiting for a good hand before really plunging.
Never give in - never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense.
Want of foresight, unwillingness to act when action would be simple and effective, lack of clear thinking, confusion of counsel until the emergency comes, until self-preservation strikes its jarring gong - these are the features which constitute the endless repetition of history.
We contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.
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