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 ATATURKMen, I am not ordering you to attack. I am ordering you to die. In the time that it takes us to die, other forces and commanders can come and take our place.
More Mustafa Kemal Ataturk Quotes
-
-
A nation which makes the final sacrifice for life and freedom does not get beaten.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
Those who are inclined to compromise never make a revolution.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
No country is free unless it is democratic.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
Men, I am not ordering you to attack. I am ordering you to die. In the time that it takes us to die, other forces and commanders can come and take our place.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
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.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
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 -
The nation has placed its faith in the precept that all laws should be inspired by actual needs here on earth as a basic fact of national life.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
Peace at home is peace in the country. Peace in the country is peace in the world.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
A nation devoid of art and artists cannot have a full existence.
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 -
Everything we see in the world is the creative work of women.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
You, the sons and daughters, the future of Turkiye, even under such circumstances and conditions, your duty is to save the Turkish independence and the Republic, you will find the power you need in the noble blood in your veins.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
Nations which don’t find their national identities will be preyed upon by other nations.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK -
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 ATATURK