[2009-11-17 17:33]China Daily

During his speech at the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, US President Obama used a famous quote from "The Analects" to describe Sino-US relations . In his speech at Town Hall in Shanghai, Obama quoted a Chinese proverb: Considering the past you shall know the future. In fact, it is an old tradition for American presidents to quote ancient Chinese proverbs (poetry) when visiting China. Nixon, Carter, Clinton, etc. are all successful practitioners.

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"Ten thousand years is too long, seize the day"

Nixon (37th President)

Time: February 21 to February 28, 1972

Quotation source: Mao Zedong's "Man Jiang Hong·And Comrade Guo Moruo"

In his toast, Nixon said: "Ten thousand years is too long. It’s time for our two peoples to seize the day.” “There are close friends in the world.”

Reagan (40th President)

Time: 1984. April 26 to May 1, 2018

Quotation source: Wang Bo's "Sending Du Shaofu to Shuzhou"

Reagan quoted in his toast "There are close friends in the sea, and the world is far away." "If you are next to me" to describe the purpose of his visit to China.

"The rags of this world are so hot to the touch"

Carter (the 39th President)

Time: Did not visit China during his term, after leaving office in 1981 Visited Beijing in 2008

Quotation source: "Chaoke Ke" written by Cheng Xiao from Jin Dynasty

"褦襶(sound: Naidai)" refers to a person who is ignorant. The meaning of the poem is that in the dog days of summer, everyone is hiding at home to escape the heat, but at this time, an ignorant person comes to visit a friend. Carter opens with this poem, which contains respect for his master and self-effacement.

"Forefathers plant trees, and future generations enjoy the shade"

Bush (41st President)

Time: February 25-26, 1989

Quotation source: Hu Wenhuan of the Ming Dynasty, "Selected Group Voices·Cinnamon Zhixiang"

The elder Bush explained the reason why he quoted this sentence, intending to praise the achievements of China's reform and opening up.

"A good man in his hometown is a good man in the world"

Clinton (42nd President)

Time: June 25 to 7, 1998 March 3

Quotation source: "Mencius, Chapter 2"

Clinton used this sentence to describe the cooperative relationship between China and the United States in dealing with international affairs. He said that in the international community, a friendly citizen will treat other citizens in the world as friends.

Quote (according to Legal Evening News)