It has been said, and I find it true from personal experience, that it is easier to risk one's life on the battlefield than it is to perform customar… - Sòng Měilíng

Man's mettle is tested both in adversity and in success. Twice is this true of the soul of a nation.

While as a nation we are resolved that we will not tolerate foreign exploitation we are equally determined that within our country there be no exploitation of any section of society by any other section or even by the state itself. The possession of wealth does not confer upon the wealthy the right to take unfair advantage of the less fortunate.

Chinese socialism, if you like to call it that, seeks above all else to preserve the birthrights of the individual. No state can be great and prosperous unless the people are contented.