Why Am I Eligible for Peking University: My Sanctuary in the Heart

Author: Zhu Fei, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: University is a place to pursue dreams, and Peking University is the temple of my dreams! To pursue knowledge, one must be steady and solid; vision and character should be vibrant; roots must be deeply rooted in the earth, while branches must stretch straight to the heavens; one must be able to bear burdens, shoulder responsibilities, be able to let go and make a mark. I have visited many universities around the world—American, European, Japanese, and Russian. I can say that your students' level is the highest, and you should be proud to have such students. In the past, it was often said that Peking University is China's Harvard, and now I must say that Harvard is also America's Peking University. — Former U.S. President Bill Clinton
Peking University is a renowned academic center that has had a profound impact on China's science and cultural life for a long time. Many outstanding scholars have started their journey at Peking University and made significant contributions to higher education, global awareness, and social progress. This kind of contribution has never been more important than it is today. To fully harness the potential of the United Nations and address the challenges faced by an increasingly complex world, we must urge the political and intellectual communities to fulfill this task. — UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan
This is truly a sacred place. For nearly a century, generations of China's finest scholars have grown here, with extensive knowledge, brilliant intellects, and fearless, independent thinking. All of this is combined with upright integrity and a courageous spirit of resistance, forming a unique spiritual charm. Science and democracy have become the immortal soul of this sacred place.