The results of the two referenda demonstrate the majority view of the Taiwanese people.

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.

Purify thy sacred soul.

A writer's job is done once the lines touch reader's forbidden chords.

Life has ill-prepared me for finding any enjoyment in a press of merrymakers.

A god is anything that lives outside of God.

When you first start out, you are just happy to get a job, any job. And as time goes on, either you move forward or screech to a halt.

Make no mistake: When I told Senator Mitchell that I injected Roger Clemens with performance-enhancing drugs, I told the truth.

My hits are not hits.

Feathers are light; but when they come together, they become heavy!

The rule, I think, is: Do your homework, learn what there is to learn about the real world, and then when you get in the room, forget it all.

Death is so preoccupied with life, that is has no time for anything else.