What makes veteran comrades valuable is that they have rendered meritorious service and are experienced. Even more important is that they are neither complacent nor arrogant, they can get close to the masses and forge ahead tirelessly.

• 老同志之所以可贵，不只是在于他们有功劳有经验，更重要的还在于他们不自满不骄傲，能够同群众一块，不疲倦地继续前进。