Quote #0
It doesn't matter whether a cat is black or white, as long as it catches mice.
Deng Xiaoping
About This Quote
Often cited in discussions of Deng-era reforms to convey a pragmatic approach to policy: outcomes and effectiveness are prioritized over ideological labels.
Interpretation
Results matter more than the theoretical purity of the method; choose whatever works to solve the problem.
Variations
It doesn't matter if a cat is black or white, so long as it catches mice.




