"For forty years, I have devoted myself to the cause of the people's revolution with but one aim in view - the elevation of China to a position of freedom and equality among the nations. -Sun Yat"
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Quotes by Sun Yat-sen
Sun Yat-sen (1866-1925) stands as a pivotal figure in modern Chinese history, celebrated as the "Father of the Nation" for his instrumental role in overthrowing the Qing Dynasty and establishing the Republic of China. Born in Guangdong province, he was deeply influenced by Western ideals, which ignited his passion for political reform. His vision for a democratic China, encapsulated in the Three Principles of the People—nationalism, democracy, and people's livelihood—continues to inspire generations, marking his legacy as a revolutionary leader and unyielding advocate for social change.
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"The government should help and guide the weak and small racial groups within its national boundaries toward self-determination and self-government. It should offer resistance to foreign aggression, and simultaneously, it should revise foreign treaties in order to restore our equality and independence among the nations. -Sun Yat"
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"After the Manchu government had carried on wars with foreign nations and had been defeated, China was forced to sign many unequal treaties. Foreign nations are still using these treaties to bind China, and as a result, China fails at whatever she attempts. -Sun Yat"
sen"When the war was in progress, England and France agreed wholeheartedly with the Fourteen Points. As soon as the war was won, England, France, and Italy tried to frustrate Wilson's program because it was in conflict with their imperialist policies. As a consequence, the Peace Treaty was one of the most unequal treaties ever negotiated in history. -Sun Yat"
sen"Those who wish to promote the welfare of the people should advance in solidarity with them and select the path most suitable for them. Since the history of our people is different from that of the people of the West, the steps that the two peoples choose to take in order to advance must also be different. -Sun Yat"
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"One may have broad or narrow talents, but only education renders them useful. Schools set up to train people will develop the intelligence of those who have it and end the stupidity of those who do not, providing a specialty to those who have narrow talent and broad knowledge to those with all-around ability. -Sun Yat"
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"We should use our old moral values and our love of peace as the foundation of national reconstruction and look forward to the day when we shall become leaders in world reconstruction upon lines of international justice and good will. -Sun Yat"
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