"The great work of national reconstruction must be carried out in three stages: military rule, political tutelage, and constitutional government."

"But in China, where industry is not yet developed, Marx's class war and dictatorship of the proletariat are impracticable."

"The greatest danger to China is not foreign aggression, but the lack of unity among the Chinese people."

"The establishment of a democratic republic is the only way to save China from destruction."

"If the people are vested with the powers of electing and recalling public servants and of making laws and referring them to popular vote, there will be no fear of the government becoming uncontrollabl…"