We say that a group united and developed in the royal way, by forces of nature, is a race; a group united and developed by way of might, by human forces, is a state. This, then, is the difference between a race or nationality and a state. Sun Yat-sen developdifferenceforce share on social
The goal of the revolution is to achieve the people's rights, but during the course of the revolution, we must stress military power - and the two are mutually contradictory. Sun Yat-sen achievecontradictorygoal Change image and share on social
It is the common wish of the people that the autocratic rule of the Manchu government be overthrown, that the Republic of China be strengthened, and that people's livelihood and welfare be pursued. Sun Yat-sen autocraticchinacommon Change image and share on social
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. Sun Yat-sen chineseconstituteestablish Change image and share on social
If we want the Republic to be solid, we must first build its foundation. We need not look abroad for this foundation; we should seek it in the hearts of all the people of the nation. Sun Yat-sen abroadbuildfoundation Change image and share on social
China's many nationalities need only to be transformed into the Chinese nation and to make it a highly civilized nation; then the nationalization process will be completed. Sun Yat-sen chinachinesecivilize Change image and share on social
I am a Christian; God sent me to fight evil for my people. Jesus was a revolutionist; so am I. Sun Yat-sen christianevilfight Change image and share on social
Because of poverty, we must adopt the capitalist means of production to develop our resources to get rich. However, if we ignore the issue of social justice at the beginning of China's industrialization, we will sow the seeds of class warfare in the future. Sun Yat-sen adoptbegincapitalist share on social
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. Sun Yat-sen abilityautocracybase share on social
Revolutionaries were depressed and close to emotional breakdown; after the failure, they left successively. Sun Yat-sen breakdownclosedepress Change image and share on social
