"You can tell the ideals of a nation by its advertisements."

"The sublimity of wisdom is to do those things living, which are to be desired when dying."

"There is in us a lyric germ or nucleus which deserves respect it bids a man to ponder or create and in this dim corner of himself he can take refuge and find consolations which the society of his fellow creatures does not provide."

"Education is a state-controlled manufactory of echoes."

"My parents didn't believe in luck. They believed in hard work and in preparing me to take advantage of opportunity. Like many parents, they taught me to be generous but never to depend on the generosity of others."

"Since the beginning of the 21st century, thanks to the concerted efforts of both sides, China-U.S. relationship has on the whole enjoyed steady growth. Since President Obama took office, we have maintained close contact through exchange of visits, meetings, telephone conversations and letters."

"'Pears like I prayed all the time, 'bout my work, everywhere, I prayed an' groaned to the Lord."

"True leadership lies in guiding others to success. In ensuring that everyone is performing at their best, doing the work they are pledged to do and doing it well."