Wen Jiabao Quotes & Sayings

“China is a main energy consumer and, therefore, is also a big greenhouse gas emitter. We must use energy resources rationally and must conserve. This needs us to adjust our economic structure, transform the mode of development, to make economic development more dependent on progress of science and technology and the quality of the work force.”

“It is only when there is the supervision and critical oversight from the people that the government will be in a position to do an even better job, and employees of government departments will be the true public servants of the people.”

“There are people who will appreciate what I've done, and there will be people who will criticize me. Ultimately history will have the final say.”

“I have a dream to provide every Chinese, especially children, sufficient milk each day.”

“More scientific language and less diplomatic rhetoric may make this world even better.”

“There are two books that I often travel with; one is 'The Theory on Moral Sentiments' by Adam Smith. The other is 'The Meditations.' It's not that I agree with either views expressed in the books, but I believe ideas and thoughts of older generations can offer food for thought for the current generation.”

“Socialism, as I understand it, is a system of democracy. Without democracy, there is no socialism.”

“Only science and the spirit of seeking truth from facts can save China. I firmly believe in this.”

“If in a country, most of the wealth is concentrated in the hands of the few, then this country can hardly witness harmony and stability.”

“All political parties, organizations, and all people should abide by the constitution and laws without any exception. They must all act in accordance with the constitution and laws. I see that as a defining feature of modern political system development.”