It is our purpose to select from the various institutions prevailing among enlightened nations such as are best suited to our present conditions, and adapt them in gradual reforms and improvements of our policy and customs so as to be upon an equality with them." - Emperor Meiji, 1871. What does Emperor Meiji say Japan will do with knowledge gained from other nations?
a) Japan will choose which institutions to adopt based on equality.
b) Japan will adopt the customs and policies of enlightened nations.
c) Japan will quickly adopt the best institutions from enlightened nations.
d) Japan will choose the institutions that work best for it and adapt them.