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 ATATURKA nation which makes the final sacrifice for life and freedom does not get beaten.
More Mustafa Kemal Ataturk Quotes
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Freedom and independence form my character.
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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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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.
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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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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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No country is free unless it is democratic.
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Our true mentor in life is science.
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My people are going to learn the principles of democracy, the dictates of truth and the teachings of science. Superstition must go.
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Freedom and independence is my character.
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A good teacher is like a candle – it consumes itself to light the way for others.
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Nations which don’t find their national identities will be preyed upon by other nations.
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Religion is an important institution. A nation without religion cannot survive.
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A nation which makes the final sacrifice for life and freedom does not get beaten.
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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.
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Science is the only true guide in life.
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