Isolation means a lack of growth. I grew up in China at a time when the country was completely isolated. That era is over.

Growth will be slower, no one denies that. But the question is: Where are the chances and opportunities now? I see some positive and some negative trends.

Many Chinese entrepreneurs are now donating for education; others support foundations in health care and research. None of us wants to be the richest guy in the cemetery.

Chinese no longer crave so much for food and accommodation, but they do crave democracy. I stand by that. I don't know which model China will follow.

I think women of our generation went through Cultural Revolution, went through hardship, coming from nowhere, and suddenly see China's amazing opportunity. So women just seized the opportunity.

If knowing something got you where you needed to go, you'd be there already. Put your hand to your heart, take a deep breath in...listen to your heart. It knows.

Every noble crown is and on Earth will forever be a crown of thorns.

I have the mentality that if you come in playing not to get hurt, that's when you're going to get hurt. So I play relentless.

Feel free to listen, feel free to stare.

Terror collided violently with reason.

Some persons, instead of making a religion for their God, are content to make a god of their religion.

Then tell Wind and Fire where to stop," returned madame; "but don't tell me.

The world changed somewhat in form during its progress, but never in substance.

Going to a psychiatrist has become one of the most dangerous things a person can do.

Talent alone is not enough. I believe that a really good gymnast is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration.