Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses a symposium on Aug 20, 2014, to mark the 110th anniversary of late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping's birth. Senior leaders Li Keqiang, Zhang Dejiang, Yu Zhengsheng, Liu Yunshan, Wang Qishan and Zhang Gaoli attended the event. [Photo: Xinhua]

August 22 marks the 110th birthday of late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping.

Deng was recognized as the core of the second-generation leadership of Communist Party of China. While in office he pursued progressive measures that earned him the respect from all over the nation.

Deng was highly regarded as the Chief Architect of China's Reform for his profound contributions to Chinese economic reform, and the constitutional principle "one country two systems" in late 20th century.

His far-sighted modernization plans have made China the world's second-largest economy. These moves were milestones for the nation.

On August 20, 2014, a commemoration was held at the Great Hall of the People. President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Keqiang and other senior Chinese leaders were in attendance to pay respect.

President Xi Jinping has quoted Deng Xiaoping many times long before he came into power.

Here are some of Deng Xiaoping's famous quotes:

Through speeches or newspaper articles, Xi told officials it was Deng who had pushed for reform and opening-up policies, and brought an increased standard of living for the people.

Here is a glance at Deng's words quoted by Xi.

On China's Development

"Comrade Deng Xiaoping reiterated many times that stability is the top priority. Without a stable environment, we could achieve very little, and progress we have already made will be lost,"

Xi said during a conference in Zhejiang province on May 10, 2004, when he was provincial Party secretary.

On Party Progress

"In the early 1980s, comrade Deng Xiaoping pointed out the harm of officials' privileges. He said: 'Some leaders deem themselves lords, rather than servants of the people. They have privileges, which have made the people unsatisfied and ruined the Party's image. If this situation is not changed, our leaders will commit corrupt activities.'"

Xi quoted Deng's words in an article saying officials should serve the people, published by the Zhejiang Daily on Feb 5, 2007.