It is generally believed that Lee's publication of this book--which elaborates his political philosophy, his achievements and his vision for the nation's future--just as contention over the 2000 presidential election has begun clearly indicates his decision not to run for office again, and serves as a commemorative signpost of his political leadership.
坊間輿論則認為，李總統在二○○○年總統大選前哨戰已展開之際發表此書，為他的政治理念、成就與國家未來之展望做一闡述，有明確宣示不再競選之用意，並為後繼的政治領袖樹立標竿。