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

Only science and the spirit of seeking truth from facts can save China. I firmly believe in this.

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

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.

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