Famous Quotes & Sayings

Yang Lan

I'm very curious to witness the historic transformation of Chinese women.

A person is born with a liking for profit.

Mencius said that human nature is good. I disagree with that.

Sacrifices are concerned with the feelings of devotion and longing.

When a man sees something desirable, he must reflect on the fact that with time it could come to involve what is detestable. When he sees something that is beneficial, he should reflect that sooner or later it, too, could come to involve harm.

I once tried thinking for an entire day, but I found it less valuable than one moment of study.

If knowledge and foresight are too penetrating and deep, unify them with ease and sincerity.

If the gentleman has ability, he is magnanimous, generous, tolerant, and straightforward, through which he opens the way to instruct others.

If the impulse to daring and bravery is too fierce and violent, stay it with guidance and instruction.

I once tried standing up on my toes to see far out in the distance, but I found that I could see much farther by climbing to a high place.

If what the heart approves conforms to proper patterns, then even if one's desires are many, what harm would they be to good order?

And look at the mess that Russia is; most Chinese don't want to follow that.

The Chinese government since 1979 has been very successful in economic development, and successful enough, simply by surviving, in the realm of political development.

A war in the Taiwan Strait would destroy China's international relations overnight. It would destroy Chinese - Japanese relations, not to mention Chinese - American relations.

Wen Jiabao

The Chinese government attaches importance to, and protects, human rights. We have incorporated these lines into the Chinese constitution, and we also implement the stipulation in real earnest. I think for any government, what is most important is to ensure that its people enjoy each and every right given to them by the constitution.

The policy caters to traditional Chinese customs but puts huge pressure on our fire departments. In response to the policy, we had urged fire police at all levels not to leave duty during the festival, and increase patrol frequencies.

The American side must conduct a comprehensive, thorough investigation and give the Chinese people a satisfactory explanation,

We have already presented our position, and are expecting to hear what the Chinese side thinks about this.

Ray Liotta

Not like Chinese food, where you eat it and then you feel hungry an hour later.

Patrick Chan

I'm very proud I'm Chinese and represent the Chinese community.

Patrick Chan

I'm slowly feeling more Chinese and feel I should be more proud of being Chinese and appreciate where I've come from.

Patrick Chan

Even though I'm very Westernized as an individual and very Canadian, I guess I've lost some of my Chinese culture.

Confucius

To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice.

The North Koreans or Chinese may have a million men in uniform but it's about how you perform.

Jason Wu

My Chinese zodiac is a dog. But I'm an exception because of how much I love cats.

Viviane Reding

My Chinese counterparts do not give any date. They just say they need time.

Member states met with the Commission this morning and there was overwhelming support for the proposal of the Commission not to grant market economy status to 13 Chinese companies.

Christopher Cox

I think listing on American exchanges would be a good thing for Chinese companies because it represents the gold standard,

It is expected that the production would move to Eastern Europe or China, as the growth is there. In this sector the price competition from Chinese manufacturers is fierce.

Alice Walker

A good model of how to 'work with the enemy' internally is presented by the Dalai Lama, in his endless caretaking of his soul as he confronts the Chinese government that invaded Tibet.

Zhuangzi

I dreamed I was a butterfly, flitting around in the sky; then I awoke. Now I wonder: Am I a man who dreamt of being a butterfly, or am I a butterfly dreaming that I am a man?

Zhuangzi

Cherish that which is within you, and shut off that which is without; for much knowledge is a curse.

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