Soong Ching-ling

"Sisters — those of you on the free soil of liberated China, to whom I can shout these greetings; those of you at home in your own land or region of people's democracy, who likewise can openly receive respects from this historic conference; those of you in the darkness of oppression, to whom I must whisper these salutations; to Asia's women, one and all — hail to your courage; a salute to your accomplishments; warm wishes for your continued progress toward complete emancipation!"

"In the last analysis, all revolutions must be social revolutions, based upon fundamental changes in society; otherwise it is not a revolution, but merely a change of government."

"Children should have healthy artistic accomplishments and a good taste for literature and art. Things like elegant music, art and literature can play an important role in cultivating children's temperament, helping children to resist those unhealthy and harmful things and develop beautiful and noble sentiments."

"The people are patient, but the stomach cannot wait too long."

"In my mind, there is still the idea of ​​fraternity in the Bible."

"Comrade Soong Ching Ling dedicated herself entirely, in a time of seventy years, to China’s democracy and socialist cause and to world peace and development. She had been unwavering in her political principles in all circumstances, unyielding to threats and absolutely incorruptible by wealth. Her noble character and integrity will always be remembered. What’s more precious is that she progressed with the times, from being a great revolutionary democratic to a great communist."

"Soong Qingling personifies modern China… [She] personally participated in all stages of the Chinese revolution."