It has been well over half a century and I'm glad to say we have taken the right path from authoritarianism to democracy and this is a road of no return.

We sincerely ask the Beijing authorities across the Strait to view the election result from a positive perspective, to accept the democratic decision of the Taiwanese people.

Even if I were knocked down by one gunshot it wouldn't affect our democracy and I wasn't knocked down and I have great confidence in our democracy and in Taiwan and in the people of Taiwan.

Taiwan is an independent, sovereign country.

If we really love and cherish Taiwan, we should hold our hands in unity to protect our country and our democratic values with the most humble and tolerant hearts.

The road to democracy may be winding and is like a river taking many curves, but eventually the river will reach the ocean.

I believe that this is not only the view of the people on both sides of the Strait. It is also the common expectation of the US, Japan and the international community.

A defensive referendum is for avoiding war and to help keep the Taiwanese people free of fear.

Even if one tree falls down it wouldn't affect the entire forest.

We will make every effort to unify all ethnic groups, to strengthen belief in Taiwan and to persist in reform.

The grandeur and strength or our people and democracy are as big as a forest.

I want you to believe in yourself, and take chances, even if it is scary and even if you don't know what you are doing yet.

The inner self is as distinct from the outer self as heaven is from earth.

One killer exercise that's really great is pull-ups with your legs out level. That's my favourite. It's such functional core strength, and that's why I can climb up trees and down vines.

A man does not have to feel less than human to realize his sin; oppositely, he has to realize that he gets no special vindication for his sin.

Oh words, what crimes are committed in your name? ~Jack or The Submission

Elections are futures markets in stolen property.

I am ready for the rest of my life to rise.

The moment you start seeing life as non-serious, a playfulness, all the burden on your heart disappears. All the fear of death, of life, of love - everything disappears.

Ultimately, theatre takes place in the minds of the audience: they all imagine the same thing at the same time.

I kind of always took it for granted the fact that my parents were Olympic medalists.