Then I remembered the phrase do not forsake your original intentions — — Eric Chu

"There is no right or wrong method (for partys primary election). As long as we choose the most appropriate method at the time, that is the right method."

"The Republic of China has always adhered to the path of democracy and freedom and will surely do so in the future."

"The 930,000-odd voters that supported my rival over me and the greater number of voters (than in the 2010 election) who chose not to take part in this (2014) election or were unwilling to come to express support, whatever the reason - as the incumbent mayor, my city government team and everyone else will certainly review (this election) with humility."

"I am always with all of you and everyones old pal. But its better not to call me old."

"I have learned to never give up, to take the necessary risks to win and to seek victory amid defeat. This is the spirit of Taiwan. We stick with it to the end and never quit."

"This is the time we have to make a decision (to replace Hung Hsiu-chu as the KMT candidate for 2016 ROC presidential election), and it is a decision we have to make."