I must dedicate my life to teaching my people, for only education would make their lot less bitter, their latent power more strong.
Y. C. James YenWhen we talk about democracy, if the people's stomach is empty, democracy is also empty. Democracy can not be installed by fiat; it must be achieved by the people themselves.
Y. C. James YenA worker in the rural reconstruction must have: The body of an athlete The attitude of a teacher The mind of a scientist The heart of a missionary The spirit of a crusader.
Y. C. James YenWe work with the people not out of pity but out of respect for their potential for growth and development, both as individuals and as communities.
Y. C. James Yen