Confucius Quote by Sun Yat-sen
“When the people share everything in the state, then will we truly reach the goal of the Min Sheng Principle, which is Confucius' hope of a 'great commonwealth.'”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nationalist Address, 1912
A society that shares resources equally will achieve Confucius' ideal of a great commonwealth.
In simple terms: Sharing leads to a great commonwealth.
Key Takeaway
Promote equitable resource distribution.
Themes
equality
community
commonwealth
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- government policy
- community projects
- cooperative enterprises
- public welfare
Key Concepts
Confucianism
social economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can we take toward shared prosperity?
- How do cultural values support or hinder this goal?
A Different Perspective
Achieving true equality requires overcoming entrenched interests.
