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Category Archive: Sun Yat-sen

Sun Yat-sen Quote: “Decades of futile effort have not…”

Decades of futile effort have not dampened my bold aspirations to save the nation. Born in a late age, I have not been able to witness the golden rule of Yao and Shun and other sage emperors of ancient China. Instead, my heart grieves at the suffering of the Chinese people under the cruel exploitation of the Tartar Slaves.

August 8, 2021 1866, Chinese, November 12, Quotes by Leaders, Sun Yat-sen

Sun Yat-sen Quote: “We shall establish an united Chinese…”

We shall establish an united Chinese Republic in order that all the peoples – Manchus, Mongols, Tibetans, Tartars, and Chinese – should constitute a single powerful nation.

July 9, 2021 1866, Chinese, November 12, Quotes by Leaders, Sun Yat-sen

Sun Yat-sen Quote: “I have passed English medical examinations…”

I have passed English medical examinations in Hong Kong… In my youth, I experienced overseas studies. The languages of the West, its literature, its political science, its customs, its mathematics, its geography, its physics and chemistry – all these I have had the chance to study.

July 9, 2021 1866, Chinese, November 12, Quotes by Leaders, Sun Yat-sen

Sun Yat-sen Quote: “One may have broad or narrow…”

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.

July 4, 2021 1866, Chinese, November 12, Quotes by Leaders, Sun Yat-sen

Sun Yat-sen Quote: “China more than two milleniums ago…”

China more than two milleniums ago had already considered the idea of democracy, but at that time she could not put it into operation.

March 18, 2021 1866, Chinese, November 12, Quotes by Leaders, Sun Yat-sen

Sun Yat-sen Quote: “The key to success is action…”

The key to success is action, and the essential in action is perseverance.

January 2, 2021 1866, Chinese, November 12, Quotes by Leaders, Sun Yat-sen

Sun Yat-sen Quote: “Which, autocracy or democracy, is really…”

Which, autocracy or democracy, is really better suited to modern China? If we base our judgment upon the intelligence and the ability of the Chinese people, we come to the conclusion that the sovereignty of the people would be far more suitable for us.

December 23, 2020 1866, Chinese, November 12, Quotes by Leaders, Sun Yat-sen

Sun Yat-sen Quote: “At Kobe, whither I fled from…”

At Kobe, whither I fled from Hong Kong, I took a step of great importance. I cut off my cue, which had been growing all my life.

November 12, 2020 1866, Chinese, November 12, Quotes by Leaders, Sun Yat-sen

Sun Yat-sen Quote: “Our position is extremely perilous; if…”

Our position is extremely perilous; if we do not earnestly promote nationalism and weld together our four hundred millions into a strong nation, we face a tragedy – the loss of our country and the destruction of our race. To ward off this danger, we must espouse nationalism and employ the national spirit to save the country.

October 29, 2020 1866, Chinese, November 12, Quotes by Leaders, Sun Yat-sen

Sun Yat-sen Quote: “When only a minority consisting of…”

When only a minority consisting of capitalists can enjoy the good life, while the majority of workers must endure hardship, they will naturally not be able to live together in peace and harmony.

September 28, 2020 1866, Chinese, November 12, Quotes by Leaders, Sun Yat-sen

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