I believe in the greatness of our democracy.

We sincerely ask the Beijing authorities across the Strait to view the election result from a positive perspective, to accept the democratic decision of the Taiwanese people.

It has been well over half a century and I'm glad to say we have taken the right path from authoritarianism to democracy and this is a road of no return.

Even if I were knocked down by one gunshot it wouldn't affect our democracy and I wasn't knocked down and I have great confidence in our democracy and in Taiwan and in the people of Taiwan.

Taiwan is an independent, sovereign country.

If we really love and cherish Taiwan, we should hold our hands in unity to protect our country and our democratic values with the most humble and tolerant hearts.

The road to democracy may be winding and is like a river taking many curves, but eventually the river will reach the ocean.

I believe that this is not only the view of the people on both sides of the Strait. It is also the common expectation of the US, Japan and the international community.

A defensive referendum is for avoiding war and to help keep the Taiwanese people free of fear.

Even if one tree falls down it wouldn't affect the entire forest.

We will make every effort to unify all ethnic groups, to strengthen belief in Taiwan and to persist in reform.

May you find the strength to pursue your dreams.

Answer the question “ what am I living for?” and become a master in this field, serve others with your gift, because you were created exactly with this goal

The fundamental concept in social science is Power, in the same sense in which Energy is the fundamental concept in physics.

When a puppy takes fifty catnaps in the course of the day, he cannot always be expected to sleep the night through.

There is no bad day that can’t be overcome by listening to a barbershop quartet. This is just truth, plain and simple.

Make peace with your past - so it won't spoil the present!

You must leave this world a better place than it would have been if you had not existed.

I did not know from a scientific perspective why I did not believe in evolution - but I knew from a Biblical perspective it had to be wrong or my faith was in trouble.

During my time in prison, I told myself that I wanted to be a part of the solution and not the problem.

Unlikely things are often true . . .