We do not consider our principles as dogmas contained in books that are said to come from heaven. We derive our inspiration, not from heaven, or from an unseen world, but directly from life.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURKWhere there is no freedom, there is death and destruction.
More Mustafa Kemal Ataturk Quotes
-
-
Sovereignty and the right to rule cannot be conferred on anyone no matter who … as a result of an academic discussion. Sovereignty is acquired by force and power and violence.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
Heroes who shed their blood and lost their lives! You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
Freedom and independence form my character.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
A nation which makes the final sacrifice for life and freedom does not get beaten.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
If a society does not wage a common struggle to attain a common goal with its women and men, scientifically there is no way for it to become civilized or developed.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
It was when I entered the military preparatory school and put on its uniform, that a feeling of strength came to me, as if I had become master of my own destiny.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
Science is the most reliable guide for civilization, for life, for success in the world. Searching a guide other than the science is meaning carelessness, ignorance and heresy.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
Religion is an important institution. A nation without religion cannot survive.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
A man who doesn’t think differently from his time and environment can’t grow beyond his time and environment.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
I will lead my people by the hand along the road until their feet are sure and they know the way. Then they may choose for themselves and rule themselves. Then my work will be done.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
To write history is as important as to make history. It is an unchanging truth that if the writer does not remain true to the maker, then it takes on a quality that will confuse humanity.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
Concepts of well-being for countries, for peoples and for individuals are changing. In such a world, to argue for rules that never change would be to deny the reality found in scientific knowledge and reasoned judgment.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
In human life, you will find players of religion until the knowledge and proficiency in religion will be cleansed from all superstitions, and will be purified and perfected by the enlightenment of real science.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
On the meeting point of two worlds, the ornament of Turkish homeland, the treasure of Turkish history, the city cherished by the Turkish nation, İstanbul, has its place in the hearts of all citizens.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
Justice is the infrastructure of proprietorship.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
The supreme guide in life is knowledge.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
Peace at home, peace in the world.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
Everything we see in the world is the creative work of women.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
Those who are inclined to compromise never make a revolution.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
To see me does not necessarily mean to see my face. To understand my thoughts is to have seen me.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
Every nation has the right to demand proper treatment and no country should violate the territory of any other country.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
Where there is no freedom, there is death and destruction.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
Peace at home is peace in the country. Peace in the country is peace in the world.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
No country is free unless it is democratic.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
Science is the only true guide in life.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK