摘录一些有意思的段落：

At a state banquet in Washington in January 1979, when told by Shirley MacLaine about a Chinese intellectual who was so grateful for what he had learned about life after being sent to the countryside to raise tomatoes during the Cultural Revolution, Deng's patience was soon exhausted.He interrupted to her to say, "He was lying" and went on to tell her how horrible the Cultural Revolution had been.

（一个知识分子告诉美国女士，在文化大革命中下乡种西红柿，让他感激地体会到生活的美好。邓在1979年一月华盛顿的一次国宴上，Shirley MacLaine讲述这个故事。邓耐心尽失，打断说道“他在撒谎”。）

Liu was considered more kindly toward the troops than Deng, who demanded more of his charges and was ready to be bold in advancing to fight the enemy. Liu was also more reluctant than Deng to execute soldiers suspected of spying for the Guomingdang.

(刘比较爱惜部队，不像邓经常要求部队冲锋，不惜一切代价战胜敌人。刘也比较心软，不像邓毫不犹豫地处决队伍中的国民党奸细嫌疑。）

Deng knew very well that what he said at the meetings to criticize Zhou would be reported to Mao by the two ladies. Near the end of the meetings, Deng said to Zhou, "You are only one step away from the Chairman.Others could hope for such a position, but it would be unattainable; for you it is attainable. I hope you will take this as an adequate warning."......Mao was thrilled, and immediately invited Deng in for a talk.

（邓知道在批周的会上每句话都会被汇报给主席。在会议快结束时他对周说：“你和主席只有一步之遥。别人做梦也达不到的，你举手可得。我希望你引以为戒。”。。。毛听说后欣喜若狂，马上把邓邀请来恳谈。）