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FOREIGNER

(Enmity towards foreigners)

« … Hostility towards foreigners, when it comes to its point: Let it be known that we do not have any hostile feelings towards foreigners and we wish to have sincere relations with them. Turks are friends of all civilized nations. Let foreigners come to our country; Provided that they do not harm us and do not try to cause difficulties for our freedoms, they will always be smiling here... »

29.10.1923, Statement to French Correspondent Maurice Pernot.

MASTERS

« Lords ; Let me repeat a small point on the occasion of this address. When I say "Sirs", here as elsewhere, it means Ladies and Gentlemen. »

28.08.1925, A Speech in İnebolu.

SOVEREIGNTY

« Sovereignty unconditionally belongs to the nation. »

(20.01.1923)

EDUCATION

« It is absolutely necessary to be successful in education. The true salvation of a nation can only be achieved in this way. »

(1922)

« …The method to be applied in education and training is to turn knowledge into a practical and usable tool that ensures conformity to material life rather than an ornament, a tool of tyranny, or a civilized pleasure… »

01.03.1923, When the Grand National Assembly of Turkey opens its 4th Convening Year.

EDUCATION POLICY

« … The basis of the policy that we will follow is, first of all, to eradicate existing ignorance. Avoiding going into details, I can say that to explain my opinion in a few words, the first goal of our education program is to teach all the villagers enough geographical, historical, religious and moral information to read, write and introduce their homeland, nation, religion and world, and to teach the four processes. »

01.03.1922, When the Turkish Grand National Assembly Opens its Third Year of Meeting.

« It is important that the education and training of our boys and girls, equally at all degrees of education, should be practical. The children of the country should be equipped to contribute, effectively and successfully in economic life at every level of education. Our national morality should be enhanced and reinforced with civilized principles and all kinds of ideas. This is very important; I especially draw your attention. Morality based on intimidation is not worthy of trust other than being a virtue. »

25.08.1924, To the Members of the Teachers' Union Congress.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

« It can be seen that our most important and most productive duties are education. It is necessary to be successful in educational affairs immediately. The real salvation of a nation can only be achieved in this way. In order to ensure this victory, we all need to work on a fundamental program as one soul and one idea. I think the main points of this program are two:

1. To be suitable for the needs of our social life.

2. Compliance with contemporary requirements. »

27.10.1922, Bursa, Address to Teachers.

ECONOMY

“There is no civilized state that did not consider its economy before its army and navy. »

(1924)

« …Economic development; Turkey's; It is the backbone of the ideal of a free independent, always stronger, always more prosperous Turkey… »

01.11.1937, Grand National Assembly of Turkey, 5th Term, Opening the 3rd Year of Meeting.

INDUSTRY

« …Every new industrial work brings prosperity and civilization to its neighborhood, and happiness and strength to the whole country… »

01.11.1936, Grand National Assembly of Turkey, 5th Term, Opening the 2nd Meeting Year.

« Industrialization is among our greatest national causes. We will establish and operate all kinds of industries, large and small, whose economic elements are available in our country so that they can work and live… »

01.11.1937, Grand National Assembly of Turkey, 5th Term, Opening the 3rd Year of Meeting.

THE ARMENIAN ISSUE

« The so-called Armenian issue, which was intended to be settled according to the economic interests of the world capitalists rather than the real interests of the Armenian nation, found the right solution with the Treaty of Kars. The bonds of friendship between the two hardworking peoples, who have lived amicably for centuries, were happily reestablished. »

01.03.1922, When the Turkish Grand National Assembly Opens its Third Year of Meeting.

PRISONER

« Turkey, rather than being destroyed as a prisoner, is determined to fight and fight until her last breath… »

25.12.1922, Statement Given to Le Journal Correspondent Paul Herriot in Çankaya.

« … Institutions founded on the bondage of nations are doomed to collapse everywhere… »

30.08.1924, Speech at Dumlupınar.

« …Turkish is a nation that does not accept captivity, the Turkish nation was not held captive… »

14.10.1925, A Conversation with Notable Officials in Izmir.

HOUSE

« Every place that is home and home to the Turk will be an example of health, cleanliness, beauty and modern culture. »

01.11.1935, 5th Term, Opening the 1st Assemblage Year.

Source: Türk Kültürünü ve Tarihini Yaşatma Derneği. Daniel Dumoulin - Ali Kaman - Ece Develi - Hüseyin Develi