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 TRUTH

“It is necessary to deal with matters not according to events, but as they actually are. »

(1924)

« Do not be afraid to speak the truth »

(1926)

“Even though it is painful when judging the situation and thinking about precautions, it is necessary not to fail for a moment to see the truth. There is no need or obligation to deceive ourselves and each other. »

(1927)

« …Many words, long words are said for one thing: To bring those who do not understand the truth to the truth… »

9/10.08.1928, Istanbul Sarayburnu Park, Speech About the Turkish Writing Revolution.

DOMINANCE

« … One cannot dominate over fear. Domination based on the balls is not permanent. Such dominance and even dictatorship is only necessary for a temporary period in a revolutionary environment.

30.11.1929, Statement to the Vossische Zeitung Correspondent.

CALIPH

"The sultans and caliphs, who never hesitated to comply with the desires of the enemies to invade our homeland, to cooperate with them, to submit to every request of the enemy states, to sting their consciences, and who did not shy away from treacherous attempts to break our nation's will for a free and independent life in Istanbul, are now It has no place and never will be in this country. »

26.08.1925, A Speech in Inebolu.

PEOPLE

POPULISM

“Our view is that populism is the direct giving of power, power, sovereignty and administration to the people, keeping them in the hands of the people. »

17.07.1920, TBMM

« …I think the main feature of our existence today has proven the general tendencies of the nation, which is populism and the people's government. Governments are in the hands of the people… »

17.07.1920, TBMM

« … Populism is a social system that seeks to base the social order on its working and law. Gentlemen, we are the people who follow a path that considers it necessary to fight as a nation against imperialism, which wants to destroy us, and against capitalism, which wants to swallow us, by our general assembly and national committee, in order to protect this right and to ensure our independence. »

(1921)

“The principle of populism, which is our principle in our domestic policy, that is, the fact that the nation has its own future has been determined by our constitution. »

(1921)

“There is no doubt that the result will be greater and more efficient if the populism organization is extended to the smallest circle. If we consider the difficulties faced by the country and the nation and the state of war, it is impossible not to appreciate the result of the work of the parliament and its success there. »

10.01.1922, Interview with Vakit Editor-in-Chief Ahmet Emin.

THE PEOPLE'S STATE

« …The Turkish state is a people's state, a people's state. Organizations in the past were a state of individuals, a state of individuals. »

13.08.1923, Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Opening the Year of the 2nd Meeting.

PEOPLE'S GOVERNMENT

“…Our government is not a democratic government, it is not a socialist government, and it is indeed a government unlike any of the governments that exist in the books in terms of their scientific structure. But it is the only government that manifests national sovereignty and national will, a government of this nature! If it is necessary to express our government from a sociological point of view, we say the government of the people. »

01.12.1921, Turkish Grand National Assembly

« It must be remembered that this mode of administration is not a Bolshevik system. Because we are neither Bolsheviks nor Communists; We cannot be one or the other. Because we are nationalist and respectful to our religion. In summary, our form of government is a fully democratic government. And in our language, this government is called the "people's government". »

02.11.1922, Statement to Le Petit Parisien Correspondent.

PEOPLE'S ADMINISTRATION

« … The current administration of our nation is, in its true nature, a public administration. And this mode of administration is nothing but the administration of the Council, the basis of which is consultation (consultation).

03.01.1922 at General Frunse's Banquet.

« …I think it was necessary to closely interest our people with the administration, that is, to establish a form of administration that could put the administration directly into the hands of the people, both for the real representation of national sovereignty and for the people to understand their identity. The project was created as the inspiration of these thoughts and researches… »

10.01.1922, Interview with Vakit Editor-in-Chief Ahmet Emin.

PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION

« …The organization will be a people's organization from beginning to end. We will put the general administration in the hands of the people. To have rights in this society will be based on the diligence of everyone. People will work for their rights. »

10.01.1922, Interview with Vakit Editor-in-Chief Ahmet Emin.

WAR

“I believe more than ever that warfare is an expensive business. I am sorry for the horrors and horrors of the war. But I also know that we will be completely devastated when we let go of our weapons without fighting. »

Statement to Associated Correspondent, August 1921.

“I am not in favor of dragging the nation into war for one reason or another. War must be compulsory and vital. My true opinion is this: I should not feel any torment in my conscience when I take the nation to war. We can go to war against those who say we will kill, because we will not die. But when the nation's life is not in danger, war is murder. »

16.03.1923, Conversation with Adana Farmers.

« … By making a war game, we will consider the defense of the high interests of the homeland and the nation together. In this study, we will examine the results of the successful battles of the last years, the field battles, and the experiences that the republican army gained and its valuable command committee. We will consider the world's latest developments in science and art… »

15.02.1924, İzmir, Conversation with Ordu Notables.

« …War, battle, finally pitched battle is not just the clash of two armies facing each other. It is the clash of nations. The field battle is a field of testing where nations collide with all their existence, their level in the field of science and science, their morals, their morals, in short, all their material and spiritual powers and virtues, and all their means. In this field, the true strength and value of the warring nations are measured… »

30.08.1924, Speech at Dumlupınar.

“If the war breaks out suddenly like a bomb explosion, the nations should not hesitate to unite their armed resistance and financial forces against the aggressor in order to prevent the war. The fastest and most effective measure is the establishment of an international organization that will make it clear to a potential aggressor that an attack will not be profitable. »

21. 06. 1935, Statement to Gladys Baker

WAR INDUSTRY

« I would like to commemorate with particular appreciation the work of the war industry and factories. In this last year, the shortcomings of these factories were gradually completed. Today, the production of all kinds of needs has become possible. Success has been achieved in the preparation and production of copious amounts of artillery and infantry ammunition and bombs in the newly established bullet and cartridge factories. »

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

“Our new and reserve arms and ammunition depots and factories have been established in different centers by making use of what was left by the Greek army, which was destroyed in front of our determination and faith and forced to abandon its weapons, ammunition and vehicles on the battlefield. Preparations are also being made for the training of scientific minds, which are necessary for military institutions that were established on this scale and that are expanding and perfecting day by day. »

01.03.1923, Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Opening the Year of the 4th Meeting.

« …The measures taken for the development and expansion of our war industry installation should be continued, and the need for the army should also be taken into account in our industrialization work. »

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

“From now on, all our planes and engines should be built in our country and our air warfare industry should be developed on this basis. Considering the importance gained by the air force, it is necessary to plan this work and to keep this issue alive in the eyes of the nation with the importance it deserves. »

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

LETTER TRANSFORMATION

« …Many work has been done, but there is one more work that is not the last but very necessary that we have to do today. He should learn the new Turkish letters quickly. Teach citizens to women, men, porters, boaters. Consider this the duty of patriotism and nationalism… »

9/10.08.1928, About the New Writing Revolution.

« …Our harmonious, rich language will show itself with new Turkish letters; By keeping our heads in an iron frame for centuries, you have to save ourselves from the signs that we cannot understand and understand this… »

9/10.08.1928, Istanbul Sarayburnu Park, Speech About the Turkish Writing Revolution.

« A little while later, with new Turkish letters, I close my eyes and already see the international level of power and respect that the dazzling Turkish spiritual progress can reach so brightly that this sight stuns me. »

23.08.1928, Statement to Anadolu Agency Correspondent.

«.The writing revolution that will ensure the development and rise of our great nation… »

16.09.1928, Istanbul, Statement to the Mayor.

« …Turkish letters, the greatest work of your parliament, have been fully applied to the general life of the country. The first difficulties were easily overcome thanks to the nation's power of thought and love for civilization.

01.11.1929, Grand National Assembly of Turkey, 3rd Term, Opening the 3rd Year of Meeting.

MAP FLAT

« …The map department, which started to operate in the Ministry of National Defense, has succeeded in meeting all the map needs of my army. With the next study, he will prepare more perfect maps of the country… »

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

ORATOR

“…it is the orator who delivers the sermon. So it means speaking… »

07. 02. 1923, Public Speaking in Balıkesir.

AVIATOR

« Our aviators, like all our army and navy, are heroes capable of defending the homeland. The great nation can consider itself happy with these noble sons. »

01.11.1935, Grand National Assembly of Turkey, 5th Term, Opening the 1st Year of Meeting

AVIATION

« Our world is - you know - forgotten of earth, water and air. These are the essential elements of life, aren't they? The lack of one of these elements makes life impossible, not just a lack, but a disorder. Who loves life, especially national life, who wants to protect it; His interest in the lands and seas of his homeland, as well as in the air, should be increased a little more every day. »

03. 05. 1935, Speech About Aviation.

« …Turkish child; As in any job, in aviation, you will soon fill your place at the highest level, in the sky, waiting for you. Our true friends will rejoice at this, and the Turkish nation will be happy. »

03.05.1935, Talk About Aviation.

LIFE

“…Life is all about struggle. Therefore, there are only two things in life. To win, to be defeated. »

18.03.1923, Talking to Young People in Tarsus.

« …Full pleasure and happiness in life can only be found in working for the honor, existence and happiness of future generations… »

17. 03. 1937, Ankara Palace. Conversation with Romanian Foreign Minister Antonescu

CHALLENGE

“We will preserve the caliphate. Provided that the Grand National Assembly and the nation will be a support and a force on which the caliphate will rest. »

02.11.1922, Bursa, Statement to Le Petit Parisien Correspondent.

«…Actually, this issue does not only belong to Turkey, but also concerns the entire Islamic world. »

02.11.1922, Bursa, Statement to Le Petit Parisien Correspondent.

« …The caliphate, whose existence we consider as our duty to preserve until the real salvation of the entire Islamic world, does not contradict the independence, administration or dominance of the Turkish State. The presence of this office and the person sitting in this office cannot be considered as the source of the inconveniences unless there is a cause. However, it should be known with certainty that the day when this inconvenience arises by any authority or person, the theory ends there, and practice and practice begin. »

18.01.1923, Conversation with the People of Izmit.

« … It is not correct to understand this office as an office that will violate the sovereignty of the Turkish nation. I think that the person who is the caliph today appreciated the same facts as us. However, if a problem arises, it is not necessary to attribute it to this authority alone. In order to do this, first of all, some ignorant, self-interested and sycophantic people may emerge who disguise their ideas as sharia. It is the duty of every individual and nation to recognize the suggestions and nature of these in advance and to make the necessary preparations accordingly.

18.01.1923, Conversation with the People of Izmit.

« …The idea of ​​a caliph, who performed his supreme spiritual duty over all Islamic nations, is an idea derived from books, not from facts… »

29. 10. 1923, Statement to French Correspondent Maurice Pernot.

« …The happiest period of our history is when our rulers were not caliphs. A Turkish sultan, however, used his influence, his habit, his wealth to claim the caliphate. This is just a coincidence. Our Prophet ordered his students to convert the nations of the world to Islam. He did not order them to take over the government of these nations. Such an idea never crossed the mind of the Prophet. Caliphate means administration, government. How can a caliph who really wants to do his duty and rule all Muslim nations achieve this? I confess that under these circumstances, if they appointed me as the caliph, I would immediately resign. »

29.10.1923, Statement to French Correspondent Maurice Pernot.

« Along with the caliphate, the Orthodox and Armenian churches, patriarchates and Jewish rabbinates in Turkey must be eliminated. The caliphate and these various patriarchates have enjoyed great privileges beyond the limits of their spiritual authority for centuries. It is not possible to implement the republican administration with the unlawful privileges granted on the basis of the understanding of the people.

04.05.1924, Statement to the New York Herald Tribune Correspondent.

« The caliphate was a dream of the past and had no reason to exist in our time… »

25.11.1924, Statement to Madam Titaniya, Writer of Matin Newspaper.

TEACHER

« …Do not think that every turban is a teacher, being a teacher is not with a turban, but with a brain. »

16. 03. 1923, Conversation with Adana Craftsmen.

LEGAL REVOLUTION

« We are attempting to fundamentally change the legal principles by creating entirely new laws. And we are opening these institutions to raise a new generation of law who will start learning from the alphabet with the new legal principles. Our basis in all these practices is the understanding, ability and definite desire of the nation. Our friends in these undertakings are our distinguished lawyers who have explained the new law with us in the manner I mentioned. »

05.11.1925, Speech delivered at the opening of Ankara Faculty of Law.

KUTBE

« …Lords, khutbah means addressing people, that is, speaking words. This is the meaning of the khutbah… »

07.02.1923, Public Speaking in Balıkesir.

« … It is essential for those who read the sermon to follow the political, social and civil developments every day. If these are not known, false suggestions will be given to the public. Therefore, the sermons must be completely in Turkish and in accordance with the conditions of the time… »

07.02.1923, Public Speaking in Balıkesir.

« …The purpose of the sermon is to enlighten and guide the people, nothing else. To read the sermons of a hundred, two hundred or even a thousand years ago means leaving people in ignorance and heedlessness. It is probably appropriate for the people who read the khutbah to talk in the language used by the people… »

07.02.1923, Public Speaking in Balıkesir.

GOVERNMENT

« …The government has two goals. The first is the protection of the nation, the second is to ensure the welfare of the nation… »

16.03.1923, Conversation with Adana Notables.

“Societies consisting of nations are obliged to form a government. But this obligation is for the preservation of the society, the purpose of the establishment of the governments, the concept, is just this… »

23.03.1923, Conversation with Afyonkarahisar Municipality Council Members.

LIBERTY

" In a country lacking freedom are death and collapse. Freedom is the mother of all progress and salvation. »

1906, While Establishing the Thessaloniki Branch of the Vatan ve Hürriyet Society.

« Freedom and independence are my character. I am a man who was created with the love of independence, which is the most precious legacy of my nation and my great ancestors. This love is known by those who know every aspect of my family, private and official life since my childhood. In my opinion, the existence and continuation of honor, dignity, honor and humanity in a nation is only possible if that nation has its freedom and independence. Personally, I attach great importance to these qualities, and I consider it essential and essential for my nation to be equipped with the same qualities in order to claim the existence of these qualities in myself… »

22.04.1921, Hakimiyet-i Milliye.

« …If we sometimes act prudently, acting extremely suspiciously, it is because of our fear of losing our very costly freedom. Rather than crippling a small portion of this freedom, we would rather sacrifice it all. »

29.10.1923, Statement to French Correspondent Maurice Pernot.

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