Deng Xiaoping

It doesn't matter whether a cat is black or white, as long as it catches mice.

To get rich is glorious.

Some people will get rich first. This is a good thing.

When you open the window, both fresh air and flies come in.

Seek truth from facts.

Practice is the sole criterion for testing truth.

Socialism with Chinese characteristics.

One country, two systems.

The Communist Party is not a trade union, it is a vanguard.

Development is the hard truth.

Stability is overriding.

We should be good at guiding the masses.

The United States is a big country, but it is not necessarily a wise country.

What is socialism? What is Marxism? We were not quite clear about this in the past.

It is necessary to smash the 'iron rice bowl'.

We must be bolder in reform and opening up.

We should allow some regions and some people to become rich first.

We should not engage in debate.

I am a son of the Chinese people. I profoundly love my motherland and my people.

Don't argue, just do it.