The Philosopher
Sun Yat-sen
The face
The background
- Nationality:
- Chinese
- Branchs:
- Nationalism, Democracy, People's Livelihood
The synopsis
Sun Yat-sen (1866–1925) was a Chinese revolutionary, statesman, and political philosopher. He is credited with leading the revolution that overthrew the Qing dynasty, ending the imperial system in China, and establishing the Republic of China. Sun served as the first provisional president of the Republic of China in 1912 and later became the first leader of the Kuomintang (KMT) party. His political philosophy, known as the Three Principles of the People, emphasized nationalism, democracy, and the people's livelihood. Sun's ideas greatly influenced the development of modern China, and he is revered by both the Republic of China (Taiwan) as the "Father of the Nation" and the People's Republic of China as the "Forerunner of the Revolution."
The works
Kidnapped in London
The Outline of National Reconstruction
The Fundamentals of National Reconstruction
The Principle of Nationalism
The quotes
All our compatriots know that the loss of Mongolia would mean the demise of our country. We would rather resist Russia and die heroically than succumb to Russia and perish shamefully.
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.