It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you to Palais Elysee to bestow on you the insignia of the Commander of the Legion of Honour. This high distinction is the reward of an exceptional career and life. It also rewards a great friend of France...
No government, no political system, can completely eliminate the existence of poverty.
Change is the world’s only rhythm. Yesterday’s answers may not be relevant to questions you have today.
Everyone plays different roles in life. Perhaps the key to success is to identify your moral and intellectual coordinates.
The greatest enterprise of the mind is the linkage of the sciences and humanities; it is the purpose of our intellect. Destiny is in our hands and in our dreams.
Information technology expands physical time; as for psychological time, it has a lot to do with your own choice.
Knowledge demands a broader vision, capabilities in critical thinking and logical deduction.
The 21st century will see the renaissance of a new age in China. We all need a broad vision to focus on this new age.
We must not neglect the effect of rapid societal changes on our elderly and allow them to be abandoned by society. We must ensure that the elderly are blessed with the opportunity to shine in our society.
The focus of our development is the welfare of human beings. Without this goal, development serves little purpose.
We must work not only to improve one self, but also to build a dignified society.
A life of wisdom is a life of reason, blind ignorance is our only true enemy.