Deng Xiaoping

“Development is the absolute principle.”

“Science and technology are primary productive forces.”

“It doesn't matter whether a cat is black or white, as long as it catches mice.”

“Seek truth from facts.”

“To get rich is glorious.”

“Cross the river by feeling the stones.”

“Hide your strength, bide your time.”

“If you open the window for fresh air, you have to expect some flies to blow in.”

“Let some people get rich first.”

“Poverty is not socialism.”

“Observe calmly; secure our position; cope with affairs calmly; hide our capacities and bide our time; be good at maintaining a low profile; and never claim leadership.”

“One country, two systems.”

“We must combine the universal truth of Marxism with the concrete realities of China.”

“I am the son of the Chinese people.”

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