Asia Quote by Douglas MacArthur
“The hated system of land tenure, so contributory to general unrest in Asia, has been abolished. Every farmer is now accorded the right and dignity of ownership of the land he long has tilled.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the United Nations, 1949
Land reform gave farmers ownership, reducing unrest and increasing dignity.
In simple terms: Farmers now own land, easing tension.
Support land ownership reforms.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- rural development
- post‑colonial governance
- conflict prevention
- policy implementation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does ownership affect farmer productivity?
- What challenges arise in implementing land reform?
Reforms may face resistance from entrenched elites.