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“Treat [the people] as slaves, guard them against brigands, and they will come to regard themselves as slaves and brigands.”

Quote by Liang Qichao

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Liang Qichao
Liang Qichao

Liang Qichao was a prominent Chinese journalist, politician, thinker, and educator in the modern history of China. Born on February 23, 1873, and died on January 19, 1929, he served as the chief editor of the 'Shi Wu Bao' and was a key figure in the Wuxu Reform. He had a profound impact on China's political, cultural, and educational fields. more

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