The main idea of the passage is a reflection on past struggles and the progress made over the last forty years. It emphasizes the importance of people’s efforts and aspirations for improvement, highlighting a commitment to working towards a better quality of life despite existing challenges. The speaker conveys optimism about the future, contrasting the past lack of resources and development with the current drive for success and advancement.
The passage "Forty years ago we had nothing - no doctors, no engineers, no writers. We had no university. We thought a flag and a national anthem were enough for independence....That is now a thing in the past. One has to count on the people. And despite all the problems, success for us is a certainty. Every day we're working hard, because we're dreaming of a better quality of life." What is the main idea of the passage?
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