The influence of the Gang of Four should not be underrated, but it should be noted that 97 or 98 per cent of the population hate them intensely for their crimes. This was shown by the mass movement against the Gang of Four which erupted at Tiananmen Square on April 5, 1976, when the Gang were still riding high, Chairman Mao was critically ill and Premier Zhou had passed away.

There is oil in the Middle East there is rare earth in China.

Young leading cadres have risen up by helicopter. They should really rise step by step.

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

Chairman Mao's greatest contribution was that he applied the principles of Marxism-Leninism to the concrete practice of the Chinese revolution, pointing the way to victory. It should be said that before the sixties or the late fifties many of his ideas brought us victories, and the fundamental principles he advanced were quite correct.

Keep a cool head and maintain a low profile. Never take the lead - but aim to do something big.

Whatever sentence is passed on the Gang of Four won't be excessive. They brought harm to millions upon millions of people.