Di-bawah-bendera-revolusi Quote by Sukarno
““Dalam tahun 1882 Ernest Renan telah membuka pendapatnja tentang faham "bangsa" itu. "Bangsa" itu menurut pudjangga ini ada suatu njawa, suatu azas-akal, jang terdjadi dari dua hal: pertama-tama rakjat itu dulunja harus bersama-sama mendjalani suatu riwayat; kedua rakjat itu sekarang harus mempunjai kemauan, keinginan hidup mendjadi satu. Bukannja djenis (ras), bukannja pula batas-batas negeri jang mendjadikan "bangsa" itu.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: National Identity, 1945, Indonesia
It argues that a nation is defined by shared history and collective will, not by race or borders, emphasizing cultural unity and purpose.
In simple terms: Nation = shared story and will.
Key Takeaway
Foster shared history and purpose.
Themes
nationalism
culture
unity
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- education curricula
- national holidays
- community projects
Key Concepts
social contract
collective consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can diverse groups contribute to a shared identity?
- What role does history play in nation-building?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on unity can suppress minority voices.
