As Chiang Kai Shek once said, "We become what we do", which means that it is important to make the right choices. During Chiang Kai Shek's time in power, he strongly demonstrated the values ​​of respect and being courageous in all the actions and decisions he made. However, Chiang showed only some responsibility, as he was mostly respected by his people, and also showed little honesty. He also wasn't very kind to his people because he himself had a difficult past. The portraits of Chiang Kai Shek had two strong and different personalities. To his detractors, he was the leader who was blamed for losing mainland China to the Communists led by Mao in 1949. To his supporters and admirers, Chiang was a hero who inspired Taiwan's economic success. Chiang maintained a strict work system throughout his life, rising early and working long hours. When Chiang became president of China in 1928, he was seen by some as the healthy symbol of newfound nationalism, but he faced enormous problems. Half the nation was still ruled by warlords, children were used as slaves, prostitution was common, and the poor starved on the streets, homeless. Chiang Kai Shek's role in China has guaranteed him a place as one of the most interesting centuries. Natalya Langford 2As a ruler, Chiang Kai Shek not only had respect from his people, but he himself also respected many others, not only for his people but also for enemies. When there were Japanese troops in Tsinan, Chiang Kai Shek did not react with violence against them. Not only did his actions demonstrate respect, but also responsibility as he knew that attacking Japan would lead to great and dangerous consequences. With all his power, Chiang Kai Shek was known for... middle of paper... lessons embodied in his New Life Movement. It was not enough to free the people from injustice and oppression; he must also learn his duties not only to his home and family, but also to his country and his beliefs/God. During the time Chiang Kai Shek ruled, he demonstrated the values ​​of courage and respect through the actions and decisions he made. However, Chiang only showed some responsibility, honesty and little kindness as he was not very kind to his people. Even with all his ups and downs, good and bad choices, positive and negative feedback, Chiang Kai Shek remained strong and fought for what he believed in. he was also able to control/talk to enemies using too much violence. Chiang Kai Shek was above all a great role model for everyone.