The speed of the fleet is not determined by the fastest vessel; rather it is determined by the slowest one.

If people are able to run the affairs of a village well, eventually they’ll be able to run a township, and a county.

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.

Inappropriate macro economic policies in some economies, characterised by [a] low savings rate and high consumption [and] failure of financial supervision and regulation to keep up with innovation which allowed financial derivatives to spread.

As far as the U.S. economy is concerned, I always believe that the U.S. economy is solidly based, not only in a material sense, but more importantly, the United States has the strength of scientific and technological talent, and managerial expertise.

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.

Confidence is the most important thing, more important than gold or currency.