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For us, the Atlantic Charter and President Roosevelt's proclamation of the Four Freedoms for all peoples are corner-stones of our fighting faith.",7,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":9},3601349,"Prayer is more than meditation. In meditation the source of strength is one's self. 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Knowledge of this weak point is our strong point.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[80],{"id":81,"tag":82},4796528,{"id":83,"tag_name":84},1251,"china",{"id":86,"quote_text":87,"author_id":5,"source_id":37,"has_image":18,"author":88,"source":89,"quote_tag":90,"commentary":96},1806114,"We Chinese are instinctively democratic, and Dr. Sun's objective of universal suffrage evokes from all Chinese a ready and unhesitating response.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[91],{"id":92,"tag":93},4796527,{"id":94,"tag_name":95},11732,"chinese","**The Backstory**\nThis quote from Chiang Kai-shek, the former leader of the Republic of China, dates back to the early 20th century, a time of great turmoil and transformation in China. Chiang was speaking about the legacy of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the father of the Chinese Revolution, who had advocated for universal suffrage and democratic principles. Chiang's words reflect the complex and often contradictory nature of China's modernization efforts, where traditional values and modern ideals coexisted in tension.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nAt first glance, the quote seems to assert a straightforward connection between Chinese culture and democratic values. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a more nuanced dynamic. Chiang's statement implies that the Chinese people's instinctual affinity for democracy is not a product of rational deliberation, but rather an emotional and intuitive response, one that precedes and potentially even contradicts the complexities of rational thought. This highlights the often-overlooked role of emotional and intuitive factors in shaping political preferences and behaviors.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's professional and personal lives, we often overlook the power of intuitive responses in shaping our decisions and values. By acknowledging and embracing our emotional and instinctual inclinations, we can tap into a deeper sense of purpose and direction, one that may not always align with rational or logical considerations. By being more attuned to our instincts, we can make more authentic and effective choices, even in the face of uncertainty or conflicting information.",{"id":98,"quote_text":99,"author_id":5,"source_id":37,"has_image":18,"author":100,"source":101,"quote_tag":102,"commentary":9},1806113,"Externally China desires independence, internally she seeks to maintain her existence as a nation; China therefore strives to loose the bonds that bind her people, and to complete the establishment of a new State.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[103],{"id":104,"tag":105},4796526,{"id":106,"tag_name":107},13799,"bind",{"currentPage":109,"totalPages":110,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":111},1,6,10]