In paragraph 1, Bhutto said "The idea of democracy has survived tyranny over centuries since it was first practiced in ancient Greece", establishing a point of view about how democracy is an enduring ideal. In paragraph 2, Bhutto stated that in the 21st century, "Power began to shift from the might of armies to the strength of intellects" and that "military strength - was no longer critical in defining the greatness of a nation". Establishing a point of view of that one nation's success depends on the power of the smart and successful individuals rather than a nation's military power. This point of view is strengthen, followed by what Bhutto stated in paragraph 3, "In our times, an individual's education, intelligence and wisdom creates the wealth of a nation", "the investment in an individual - will determine the quality of our society".