Chiang Kai-shek

Military General Chinese 1887 – 1975

Chinese nationalist general; fought communists and Japanese; fled to Taiwan.

384 quotes

"To build a great nation, one must first build great citizens."
Leadership
"Faith in one's principles is stronger than any weapon."
Faith
"The measure of a man is not his wealth, but his integrity."
Truth
"Peace is not the absence of struggle, but the triumph of justice."
Peace
"A nation divided against itself cannot stand."
Politics
"The future belongs to those who prepare for it today."
Dreams
"Humility is the greatest strength of a wise leader."
Wisdom
"Art and culture are the expressions of a people's soul."
Art
"Time is the most precious resource a leader possesses."
Time
"To love one's country is to work tirelessly for its improvement."
Love
"Knowledge without action is merely philosophy."
Knowledge
"The roots of stability are planted in education and morality."
"Freedom without responsibility leads to chaos."
Freedom
"A people united by common purpose cannot be defeated."
Hope
"The price of progress is eternal vigilance."
Work
"Nature teaches us that all things require time to grow."
Nature
"Great nations are built on the foundations of honest labor."
Work
"The strength of a nation lies in the virtue of its people."
Strength
"To achieve greatness, one must first achieve self-mastery."
Perseverance
"War is a failure of leadership and wisdom."
War
"The preservation of tradition gives meaning to progress."
History
"A people's culture is their greatest treasure."
Art
"Patience is not weakness; it is the wisdom of knowing when to act."
Patience
"The bonds of family are stronger than any political alliance."
Family
"True leadership requires the courage to stand alone if necessary."
Leadership
"Success is measured not by what you gain, but by what you give."
Success
"The spirit of a nation cannot be measured in territory or wealth."
Philosophy
"To understand a people, one must understand their history."
History
"Gratitude is the foundation of a gracious and strong character."
Gratitude
"A nation's future is written by the choices of its youth."
Dreams