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 ATATURKThose who are inclined to compromise never make a revolution.
More Mustafa Kemal Ataturk Quotes
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Freedom and independence is my character.
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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.
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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.
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The supreme guide in life is knowledge.
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He is a weak ruler who needs religion to uphold his government; it is as if he would catch his people in a trap.
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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.
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Peace at home is peace in the country. Peace in the country is peace in the world.
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Victory is for those who can say “Victory is mine”. Success is for those who can begin saying “I will succeed” and say “I have succeeded” in the end.
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Those who are inclined to compromise never make a revolution.
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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.
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In order to stave off covetouness, greed, and spite, citizens world over must be educated.
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A nation which makes the final sacrifice for life and freedom does not get beaten.
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Religion is an important institution. A nation without religion cannot survive.
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Freedom and independence form my character.
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No matter how rich and prosperous, a nation without independence, cannot be subject to any behaviour before the humanity, at a higher level than serving.
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