Changes call for innovation, and innovation leads to progress.

Smog is affecting larger parts of China, and environmental pollution has become a major problem, which is natures red-light warning against the model of inefficient and blind development.

Environmental pollution is a blight on people's quality of life and a trouble that weighs on their hearts.

No matter who you are or what you intend to do, you should not exceed the boundaries of the rule of law.

Reforming is about curbing government power. It is a self-imposed revolution; it will require real sacrifice, and it will be painful.

China is committed to work with other countries for a solution to the global challenge of energy and resources.

Openness has been vital to Asia's fast growth in the past and it will continue to be crucial for the area's further development.

Stable growth ensures employment.

The Chinese economy has huge potential and flexibility.

The market is the creator of social wealth and the wellspring of self-sustaining economic development.

I wish to reiterate solemnly China's continued firm support to Pakistan in its efforts to uphold independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

I’ve always said, ‘I have nothing to say, only to add.’ And it’s with each addition that the writing gets done. The first draft of anything is really just a track.

Showing a little bit of gratitude for a gift is often as difficult as hiding the fact one doesn't like it. Best bit might be your smile.

Being born was the worse and the first mistake I ever made. The doctor didn't spank me, he just slapped me in the face.

Don't buy a single vote more than necessary.

If you really want a prize, or if you really want applause, you should try to write as many books as humanly possible.

Pride does not listen. It knows.

We always imagine that the Supreme Being is very far away -many, many millions of light years away- yet It is very near, in our throat itself.

I can't explain myself, I'm afraid, sir,' said Alice, 'Because I'm not myself you see.

To me, groups of musicians playing together, not fighting each other, but playing a groove together is one of the most exciting things to listen to.

I have complete freedom, and there's no way to get pigeonholed or bored. What could be better than that?