It was entirely due to my mother [a devout Buddhist] and her kindness and perseverance that the family was saved from utter ruin. For a period of 17 years--from the age of 9 until I was 25 years old--my mother never spent a day free from domestic difficulties.

If imperialism is not banished from the country, China will perish as a nation. If China does not perish, then imperialism cannot remain.

Landowners and influential men of all kinds, especially members of political councils, ought to set an example to the people. The young members of rich families should offer themselves for military service. If not one of two sons, at least one of three sons should be ready to do so.

My good health is due to a soup made of white doves. It is simply wonderful as a tonic.

The Japanese are a disease of the skin. The Communists are a disease of the heart.

I have often said China is not lacking in material resources. The question is whether we can make full and good use of them.

Only a fighting nation can make itself responsible for world peace, and such a nation must organize its material resources and manpower with the highest possible degree of efficiency.