Did Deng Xiaoping really say 'It is better to be criticized than to be unknown.'?

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It is better to be criticized than to be unknown.

— Deng Xiaoping Contemporary · Modernized China's economy

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"The road ahead is long; there are many difficulties."

"We must be bolder in reform and opening up."

"We could send you 10 million immigrants right away."

"We must emancipate our minds."

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

Attributed to him, reflecting a pragmatic attitude

Date: 1980s

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