“I am grateful to the motherland and the people. I feel honored to fly into space on behalf of hundreds of millions of female Chinese citizens.”

“Thank you for the confidence put in my by the motherland and the people, for giving me this chance to represent China's millions of women by going into space.”

“From day one, I have been told I am no different from the male astronauts. As a pilot, I flew in the sky. Now that I am an astronaut, I will fly in space.”

“Performing tai chi in space - it is comfortable we got more outer space chi. ”

“Performing tai chi in space - it is comfortable we got more outer space chi.”

“One time, when I was little more than a baby, I was taken to visit my grandmother, who was living in a cottage on a nearly uninhabited stretch of beach in northern Florida. All I remember of this v...”

“A baby is a beautiful, blooming, flower that can smile, sing, and dance.”

“A baby is a symbol of peace, a plot of dreams, a light of hope, and a bundle of joy.”

“Play me something that makes me feel;This soul inside me is made of steel.Brain is breathing, but hearts not beatingAnd, babe, I need you to make things real.Walk inside me without silence,Kill the...”

“Wisdom is oftentimes nearer when we stoop than when we soar.”

“Soaring is in stages, it progresses as you engage in the very art.”

“You will never see an eagle of distinction flying low with pigeons of mediocrity.”

“Every bird of prey looks over its shoulder before it goes in for the kill, even a hawk. Even they know to watch their backs every single one but an eagle. Its fearless.”