“The degeneration of a country is not due to the foolishness of its people, but to the selfishness of its intellectuals.”

— Hu Shih

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About Hu Shih

Philosopher • Chinese

Hu Shih was a highly influential Chinese philosopher, writer, and diplomat during the Republican era. He was a key contributor to Chinese liberalism and language reform, advocating for the use of vernacular Chinese in...

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