Deng Xiaoping Quotes

Ambition never is in a greater hurry than I; it merely keeps pace with circumstances and with my general way of thinking.

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be.

Few things are brought to a successful issue by impetuous desire, but most by calm and prudent forethought.

To act coolly, intelligently and prudently in perilous circumstances is the test of a man - and also a nation.

You know, great powers don't get angry, great powers don't make decisions hastily in a crisis.

Wise men say nothing in dangerous times.

An old warrior is never in haste to strike the blow.

He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight.

Stepping out of the spotlight when it's prudent to do so is a good thing.

Time and again, players lose because they make rash decisions. Therefore, you always have to remind yourself - don't hurry. Embarking on a risky combination that cannot be calculated to the end is certainly not the right thing to do.

Time is your friend; impulse is your enemy.

Success has been a gradual thing; it hasn't been overnight. So I appreciate everything and never take it for granted.

Unrestrained zeal to make the world better could make it worse. Promoting democracy must be undertaken with humility, care, and wisdom.

I'm always looking for those knockouts but I'm looking to do it in a better fashion. Not rushing, not blitzing, not putting myself at risk. Not just being too greedy.

I never like to get ahead of myself. I'm not one of those people that do that.

Credit comes with success, and I need to have a lot more of it. In due time - I'm not rushing.

The most important thing is to stay smart and patient.

Some people thought that I was crazy for declining a lot of offers while I was filming 'SKTKS,' but I have waited patiently because I knew I had a winning hand.

I'm more the kind of man who never makes decisions. But impulsivity is not the opposite of courage; I think it's possible to do both.

What I'm trying to do is play the game the right way, not force shots up. Whenever I have my opportunities, take 'em.

You try to live the experience but keep your feet on the ground, not let it go to your head, because that's when you start making mistakes.

If you're trying to avoid one move that you don't think is going to work out, don't then settle for a different move that maybe doesn't check all the boxes. Be true to the philosophy and understand the bigger picture. There's always another day to fight.

I built my name on fighting so hard - I'll always do that - but I'm also trying to become more of a veteran, to be be calm and calculated and not always trying to bowl people over.

It's hard to remain patient when it seems so debilitating to do so. The balance comes with staying ambitious while being patient.

Tis better to sit there and look the fool, than to open your mouth and prove it.