I expect the ruling and opposition parties to work together for the future of Taiwan.

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.

Our hearts are bound together, ' he said, 'and I am free to decide who I love. And what I want. Nothing - not the pressure of my family, or what anyone else thinks - matters.

That isn't writing at all, it's typing.

At that moment, I wished I were the wind, free to dance across her flesh, seep through her clothing, and explore the forbidden depths of her body beneath.

There are some among the so-called elite who are overbearing and arrogant. I want to foster leaders, not elitists.

Americans have been remarkably devoted to the capacity for belief, to idealism. That's why we get into trouble all the time. We're always viewed as naive.

When you have a creative mind it doesn't stop going.

I'm really no different than anybody else; except that sometimes I get my name in the paper.

A drawing has never killed anyone.

I will advocate for Kentucky's interests.

Ive been fortunate to come on places where the question isnt why did I do it? The question to me is always, why didnt anybody else do it before me? Those are the ones that I scratch my head about.