- “The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word ‘crisis.’ One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger–but recognize the opportunity.” – John F. Kennedy (1963)
- “China is a sleeping giant. Let her sleep, for when she wakes, she will shake the world.” – Napoleon Bonaparte (c. 1802-1812)
- “China’s history is marked by thousands of years of continuous civilisation, an impressive feat unmatched elsewhere in the world.” – Hu Shih (1921)
- “In China, the journey itself is the reward” – Lao Tzu (6th century BC)
- “Walking in China is glory. It is a sort of safe adventure.” – Han Suyin (1957)
- “China is a poem disguised as a country.” – Sharmistha Mohanty (2011)
- “Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.” – Willie Nelson (2012)
- “A great nation is like a great man: When he makes a mistake, he realizes it. Having realized it, he admits it. Having admitted it, he corrects it. He considers those who point out his faults as his most benevolent teachers.” – Confucius (551-479 BC)
- “When the wind of change blows, some build walls, while others build windmills.” – Chinese Proverb
- “China’s greatness lies in her past, resurgence in her present, and aspirations for her future.” – Jin Renshun (2006)
WANDERLIST: Ten great travel quotes about China
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