Editor's note: President Xi Jinping has shared his thinking about the country and life on many occasions. Here're some extracts we collected for you to inspire you.

President Xi Jinping (C) poses for a photo with representatives of "outstanding young people" before joining a discussion to mark the country's Youth Day at China Academy of Space Technology in Beijing, May 4, 2013. [Photo/Xinhua]

Honing the skills

The youth must refine their professional skills. Study is the ladder of progress and practice is the way to improve capability. Quality and capability of the youth is directly linked to the course of realizing the Chinese Dream.

--Xi remarks at a discussion with a group of outstanding young people from all walks of life

May 4, 2013