The people, and the people alone, are the motive force in the making of world history.

A man's head is not like a scallion, which will grow again if you cut it off; if you cut it off wrongly, then even if you want to correct your error, there is no way of doing it.

The Chinese people have stood up.

All genuine knowledge originates in direct experience.

Knowledge is a matter of science and no dishonesty or conceit whatsoever is permissible. What is required is definitely the reverse - honesty and modesty.

In time of difficulties, we must not lose sight of our achievements.

To read too many books is harmful.