The government should train and direct the people in their acquisition of political knowledge and ability, thereby enabling them to exercise the powers of election, recall, initiative, and referendum. Sun Yat-sen abilityacquisitiondirect Change image and share on social
China more than two milleniums ago had already considered the idea of democracy, but at that time she could not put it into operation. Sun Yat-sen agochinaconsider Change image and share on social
In my International Development Scheme, I propose that the profits of this industrial development should go first to pay the interest and principal of foreign capital invested in it; second to give high wages to labor; and third to improve or extend the machinery of production. Sun Yat-sen capitaldevelopmentextend share on social
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. Sun Yat-sen cuecutflee Change image and share on social
When the people share everything in the state, then will we truly reach the goal of the Min Sheng Principle, which is Confucius' hope of a 'great commonwealth.' Sun Yat-sen commonwealthconfuciusgoal Change image and share on social
We intend to try by every means in our power to seize the country and create a government without bloodshed. Sun Yat-sen bloodshedcountrycreate Change image and share on social
We should recognize that nationalism does not mean discriminating against people of a different nationality. It simply means not allowing such people to seize our political power, for only when we Han are in control politically do we have a nation. Sun Yat-sen allowcontroldiscriminate share on social
I began to realize that, in spite of great achievements in wealth and military prowess, the great powers of Europe have not yet succeeded in providing the greatest happiness of the vast majority of the people; and that the reformers in these European countries were working hard for a new social revolution. Sun Yat-sen achievementbegincountry share on social
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. Sun Yat-sen capitalistconsistendure Change image and share on social
The Chinese people have only family and clan groups; there is no national spirit. Consequently, in spite of four hundred million people gathered together in one China, we are, in fact, but a sheet of loose sand. Sun Yat-sen chinachineseclan share on social