Martin Jacques

After the Meiji restoration in 1868, Japan adopted an expansionist and colonial attitude towards its neighbours. It sought to identify itself with the West and looked down upon the Asian continent as backward and inferior. For most of the next 70 years, Japan was at war, mainly with its neighbours.

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If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.

Marcus Aurelius 12

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Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.

Marcus Aurelius 10

Attitude

Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.

Albert Einstein 10

Attitude

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Marilyn Monroe 10

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Alexis Wright 9

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Malorie Blackman 8

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Meles Zenawi 7

Attitude

Rock n' roll is not just a fashion statement; it is the attitude, and it has a political posturing as well.

CeeLo Green 7

Attitude

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Jacques Monod 6

Attitude

No one is mocked with the yearning for that which he has no ability to attain. If he holds the right mental attitude and struggles earnestly, honestly...

Orison Swett Marden 5