"If when I die, I am still a dictator, I will certainly go down into the oblivion of all dictators. If, on the other hand, I succeed in establishing a truly stable foundation for a democratic governmen…"

"The success of our revolution depends on the moral integrity of our cadres and the loyalty of our people."

"The military must be absolutely loyal to the party and the nation."

"The mission of the Kuomintang is to complete the national revolution and realize the Three Principles of the People."

"The spiritual strength of a nation is more important than its material wealth."