The world economy today is recovering slowly, and there are still some destabilising factors and uncertainties. The underlying impact of the international financial crisis is far from over.

We will make every effort with utmost sincerity to achieve a peaceful reunification of the country.

The Chinese culture belongs not only to the Chinese but also to the whole world.

Tibet is a beautiful and richly endowed region of our great motherland.

The monetary policy of the United States has a major impact on global liquidity and capital flows and therefore, the liquidity of the US dollar should be kept at a reasonable and stable level.

Our task is tough, and our time is limited. Party organizations and governments at all levels must give priority to emission reduction and bring the idea deep into people's hearts.

The overall strength of Chinese culture and its international influence is not commensurate with China's international status. The international culture of the West is strong while we are weak.

China has been committed to the independent foreign policy of peace and has developed friendship and cooperation with all countries on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.

Democracy is the common pursuit of mankind, and all countries must earnestly protect the democratic rights of the people.

Global climate change has a profound impact on the survival and development of mankind. It is a major challenge facing all countries.

We will never allow anybody to separate Taiwan from China.

Though the earth contains greater energy and mass than any single being, linked together, "people make the world go-round".

If it's making you miserable then it's not love.

It's good to fail now and again - you learn a lot more out of failure than you do out of success.

I stay patient. I don't go out there and try to set a course record. That's probably one of my strengths and one reason I've been able to win major championships.

The crutch of Time accomplishes more than the club of Hercules.

God, as I use the word, is another name for what is. I always know God's intention: It's exactly what is in every moment.

To be sure, governments will remain critical to any comprehensive effort to save our planet.

Eating's going to be a whole new ball game. I may even have to buy a new pair of trousers.

Whoa, boy, he told himself. Golden Rule for Demigods: Thou shalt not Hokey Pokey with psychos.

The cares of today are seldom those of tomorrow, and when we lie down at night we may safely say to most of our troubles, "Ye have done your worst, and we shall see you no more."