I would be quite content if I myself could be rated fifty-fifty in merits and demerits. But one thing I can say for myself: I have had a clear conscience all my life. Please mark my words: I have made quite a few mistakes, and I have my own share of responsibility for some of the mistakes made by Comrade Mao Zedong. But it can be said that I made my mistake with good intentions. There is nobody who doesn't make mistakes.

I don’t care if the cat is black or white, I just want it to kill the mice.

Observe calmly; secure our position; cope with affairs calmly; hide our capacities and bide our time; be good at maintaining a low profile; and never claim leadership.

No matter if it is a white cat or a black cat; as long as it can catch mice, it is a good cat.

Black cat or white cat: If it can catch mice, it's a good cat

In China, we are considering ways of resolving our problems by improving our institutions.

To get rich is glorious.