Quotes by Deng Xiaoping

“It doesnt matter if a cat is black or white, so long as it catches mice.”

“Poverty is not socialism. To be rich is glorious.”

“The United States brags about its political system, but the President says one thing during the election, something else when he takes office, something else at midterm and something else when he leaves.”

“By following the concept of one country, two systems, you dont swallow me up nor I you.”

“Reform is Chinas second revolution.”

“Seek truth from facts.”

“Do not debate! is one of my inventions.”

“Young leading cadres have risen up by helicopter. They should really rise step by step.”

“When our thousands of Chinese students abroad return home, you will see how China will transform itself.”

“Keep a cool head and maintain a low profile, ... Never take the lead - but aim to do something big.”

It doesnt matter if a cat is black or white as long as it catches mice.

Keep a cool head and maintain a low profile. Never take the lead - but aim to do something big.

The United States brags about its political system, but the President says one thing during the election, something else when he takes office, something else at midterm and something else when he leaves.

When our thousands of Chinese students abroad return home, you will see how China will transform itself.