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M. Kemal Atatürk Quotes

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    Mellisa Brown
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    Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, in his speeches in different parts of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and in different parts of the country, has said many words that guide us. Atatürk’s words are universal thoughts that remain valid today. Atatürk, who openly declared his ideas in almost every field, stated that by ensuring the continuation of the republic he founded and keeping the peace and prosperity of the homeland and the nation above all else, the prosperity in the social sense can be achieved by joining hands and working hard as a nation.

    He considered peace as a whole and emphasised the importance of world peace by saying peace at home and peace in the world. Pointing out that the most real guide in the world is science, he showed the Turkish nation the road map to follow by saying that wherever there is science and science and specialisation, wherever there is industry, we are obliged to go and learn.

    In short, Atatürk had many words about the Republic, independence, national sovereignty, art and artists, sports, religion and secularism, Turkish women, democracy, freedom, science and technology, Turkish agriculture, press ethics and principles, Turkish language, economy, nationalism, Turkish youth, Turkish army, Turkish nation, teachers, foreign and domestic policy, modernity and civilisation, national struggle and Parliament, culture, education and training. Atatürk’s Words shed light on our future today as it was yesterday and enlightens our tomorrows.

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    Mellisa Brown
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    On the Republic and Governance
    ‘The most suitable administration for the Turkish nation is the republican administration.’
    ‘Republican morality is based on virtue. The Republic is a virtue.’
    On Independence
    ‘Throughout our history, we Turks have always been a nation that symbolises freedom and independence.’
    ‘The honour, dignity and capability of the Turk is very high and great. Such a nation would rather perish than live in captivity. Then it is either independence or death!’
    On National Sovereignty
    ‘Sovereignty belongs to the nation unconditionally.’
    ‘Giving my life for national sovereignty is a debt of conscience and honour for me.’
    On Art
    ‘A nation without art is like a body whose arteries have been cut.’
    ‘The artistic ability of a nation is measured by the value it places on the fine arts.’
    On the Artist
    ‘An artist is the first person in society who feels the light on his forehead after long labour.’
    ‘You can all be deputies, ministers, even presidents, but you cannot be artists.’
    On Sport
    ‘If Turkish youth grow up healthy and do sports, the future of our nation is assured.’
    ‘I love intelligent, agile and moral athletes.’
    On Religion
    ‘Our religion is the most reasonable and natural religion. And for this reason alone it is the last religion. For a religion to be natural, it must be in accordance with reason, science, knowledge and logic. Our religion is in complete harmony with them.’

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