The Power of Constructive Work

ARTICLES OF WISDOM The result of this decision was that, forty years later, he built a constructive legacy in Pakistan—recognized from India to America. In the same period, other leaders of his country created nothing but destruction. THE SECRET OF LIFE T he Japanese consider themselves descendants of the Sun. They believe their race is superior to others and that they have the right to dominate other nations. This thinking gave rise to the slogan: East Asia for Japan. This mindset, rooted in Japan’s history, made the nation aggressive. From 1937 to 1945, they fought other nations to defend this self-proclaimed right. At first, Japan achieved victories. In 1942, for example, they captured Manila, and soon after, Singapore, Dutch East Indies, and Rangoon also fell under their control. But eventually, they suffered a crushing defeat. In trying to gain more, they lost even what they had. During the Second World War, America and Japan became enemies. Japan had only simple bombs, while America developed nuclear weapons. This broke the balance of power. In July 1945, America dropped two atomic bombs on Japan. Japan’s military strength was shattered. America won, and Japan had no choice but to accept what one