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ATTACK

“An attack with half preparation, half precaution is worse than no attack at all. »

(1922)

« The final result is always obtained by attack. »

(1924)

NATURE

« … Turkish only knows nature as sacred. »

30.11.1929, Statement to the Vossische Zeitung Correspondent

« …Creatures that do not know how to dominate nature could not protect their existence. Nature did not hesitate to oppress, suffocate, destroy and make them in its own elements.

The Turk, by showing his capacity to recognize this great truth, has made the soil and its various products productive for humanity with a comprehensive fertilization; It has opened the way of prosperity and culture to humanity by not leaving unbroken waves in the oceans… »

03.05.1935, Speech about Aviation.

LUCK

« …The essence of luck is to start after thinking and careful consideration of practical matters… »

30.11.1929, Statement to the Vossische Zeitung Correspondent.

LAND OFFICE

“This is important work. If the law so orders, I can go to the land registry office like a citizen who needs the confidence of his work. »

11.05.1938.

AGRICULTURE

“The basis of the national economy is agriculture. »

(1937)

HISTORY

“History is a beautiful mirror. People, especially tribes that are not developed with morality, cannot prevent their souls from being subject to hostile feelings even in the face of the greatest sacred concepts. In the great events that have fallen into the bosom of history, the actions and actions of those who are the implementers and influencers in these events clearly show their moral levels. »

(1915)

« History: It can never deny the blood, rights and existence of a nation. »

(1919)

“It is not reason, logic, reasoning that makes history, but perhaps more of these feelings. »

15.03.1923, Public Speaking in Adana.

« Masters find and count many political, military and social reasons while searching history, the reasons for the rise and decline of nations… »

17.11.1923, Opening Speech of the Izmir Economics Congress.

“Making history is as important as making history. If the writer does not remain faithful to the creator, the unchanging truth takes on a quality that will surprise people. »

(1931)

“It is better to confess the weakness of not being able to produce a work, than to regret it the next day by creating a work. »

(1931)

" History; cannot be imaginary. In making history, we should try to find real events. If we can't find them, let's not hesitate to confess our ignorance and our ignorance from this point of view. »

10.11.1935, Ulus.

Sects

« What can be the aim of the current sects other than to make their followers attain happiness in the worldly and spiritual life? Gentlemen and people, know well that the Republic of Turkey cannot be a land of sheikhs, dervishes, disciples and members. The most accurate, most genuine cult, cult of civilization. It is enough to be human to do what civilization commands and demands. »

30.08.1925, Second Speech in Kastamonu.

PILOT (PILOT)

« Airplane owners, do not forget that the greatest dangers of tomorrow will come from the skies. For this reason, you will always try to be ready and to grow up in order to resist sudden dangers. »

(1933)

TEKKELER

« Lodges must be closed. The Republic of Türkiye has the power to show the right path in every branch. None of us need the warnings of the dervish lodges. We draw strength from civilization, science and science, and we walk accordingly. We do not know anything else. The purpose of the lodges is to make the people insane and stupid. However, the people have decided not to be crazy and stupid. These seem like a simple task, but they do matter. »

31.08.1925, Çankırı, Anadolu Agency.

TELEPHONE

« The telephone network is expanding within the country, according to a program. I would like to appreciate and encourage this activity… »

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

TELEGRAM

« In order to teach the science of telegraphy, a higher telegraph school will be established by making use of the necessary educational tools, and classrooms will be opened in the offices of the chief directorates in the appropriate provinces… »

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

FINISH (Training)

« It is education (education) that makes a nation live in a free, independent, glorious, high society; or it leaves a nation in captivity and misery... Masters; When the word education (education) is used alone, everyone draws on a meaning they want. If the details are attempted, the aims and objectives of the upbringing (education) will be diversified. For example, religious upbringing (education), national upbringing (education), international upbringing (education)… The goals and purposes of all these educations (education) are different. »

22.09.1924, Conversation with Samsun Teachers.

hijab

« … If it is necessary to express briefly the veiling, which is a requirement of religion, it can be said that it should be in a simple way that will not trouble women and will not be against morals. The hijab should not be in a way that isolates the woman from her life and existence… »

31.01.1923, Izmir, Public Speaking.

« … The hijab recommended by our religion is suitable for both life and virtue. If our women had put on hijab in accordance with the advice of the Sharia and the command of religion, they would neither have closed as much nor would they have opened up. Tesettürüşer'î is a simple form that will not prevent women from working together with men in social life, economics, livelihood and science. Such a simple delegation is not against the morals and manners of our society. »

21.03.1923, Conversation with Konya Women.

ORGANIZATION-I PRINCIPAL LAW

« …The Law of Organization of the Ottoman Empire is a law that states that the Ottoman Empire realizes and expresses the death of the Ottoman state and declares that the new Turkish State has replaced it, and that the life of this state will be possible with the unconditional dominance of the nation… »

17.02.1923, Opening Speech of the Izmir Economics Congress.

TRADE

« …The field of victory and advancement for you is in economy and trade. If you appreciate this, you are bound to work hard. Otherwise, even if you say that you are the real owner of the country, you cannot convince anyone… »

17.03.1923, A Speech in Mersin.

« …Trade requires two things. One is to provide space for products to be taken out. Without this, there is no trade. We need fast and safe means of transporting them out. Therefore, we have to build automobiles, highways and railways as soon as possible with all our strength. The second job we will think about in the second darak trade is to save the trade, which acts as an intermediary for our exports and imports, from the hands of foreign traders… »

20.03.1923, Conversation with Konya Tradesmen and Merchants.

« The feature of our foreign trade policy is: To adapt to its course by always meeting the requirements of the domestic and foreign situation. When it comes to internal trade, the most important principle we see in this is organization and processing and rational work on certain types. »

01.11.1937, Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Fifth Term, Opening the Third Year of Meeting.

« The main principle we follow in foreign trade is to maintain the active character of our trade balance. Because this constitutes the most important basis of Türkiye's balance of payments. »

01.11.1937, TBMM, 5. Returning, Opening 3 Years of Assembly

THEATRE

« Theater is a mirror of the cultural level of a country. » (1932)

LAW OF SOIL

« I expect the Land Law to come to a conclusion from the high patronage of the Kamutay. It is absolutely necessary for every Turkish farmer's family to have land to live on and work. The solid foundation and development of the homeland is on this basis. More than that, we would like to encourage the supply of surplus products to the country by operating the large land with modern vehicles. »

01.11.1936, Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Fifth Term, Opening the Second Meeting Year.

MERCHANT

« A merchant is a man whose hand and intelligence are trusted in order to value the labor and production of the nation, and who must be worthy of this security. »

01.11.1937, When the Turkish Grand National Assembly Opens the Fifth Term Third Meeting Year

TURKISH

« …The country is yours, it belongs to the Turks. This country is a Turk in history, therefore it is a Turk and will live as a Turk forever. »

16.03.1923, Conversation with Adana Craftsmen.

“We Turks are a nation that has been a symbol of freedom and independence throughout our history. »

(1927)

« The people who made and lived all civilized works for the first time in the world are of the Turkish race. » (1930)

“Turkishness has been my deepest source of trust, my greatest source of pride. I have never lost myself to the feeling of inadequacy that Ottomanism instilled, praising other nations and degrading Turkishness. » (1931)

" How happy is the one who says I am a Turk. »

29.10.1933, Tenth Year Speech.

" Turkish ! Praise, work, trust. »

(1934)

« Yüksel Türk… There is no limit to height for you. »

(1935)

TURKISH ALPHABET

« … The great Turkish nation can get away from ignorance with little effort, only with such a tool that fits easily into their own beautiful and noble language. This literacy key is only the Turkish alphabet taken from the Latin basis. A simple experience has revealed how well the Latin-based Turkish letters are suitable for the Turkish language, and how easily the older Turkish children in the city and in the village can read and write. »

01.11.1928, Grand National Assembly of Turkey, 3rd Term, Opening the 2nd Meeting Year.

TURKISH CHILD

« Turkish children's ability is superior to that of any nation. »

(1924)

« The future of the Turkish nation will be bright and bright with the correct vision and indestructible determination of today's children. »

(1925)

« As Turkish children get to know their ancestors, they will find the strength to do bigger things. »

(1930)

TURKISH DEMOCRACY

« …Turkish democracy followed the path opened by the French Revolution, but developed with its own distinctive feature. Because, every nation makes its revolution according to the situation and situation, which is subject to the pressure and needs of its social environment, and the time of the occurrence of this revolution.

08.03.1928, Statement to Le Matin Correspondent.

TURKISH LANGUAGE

“The fact that the language is national and rich is the main factor in the development of national feeling. The Turkish language is one of the richest languages, as long as this language is cultivated with consciousness. »

(1930)

« One of the very distinctive features of nationality is language. A person who says I am from the Turkish nation must first of all speak Turkish. If a person who does not speak Turkish claims to be loyal to the Turkish culture and community, it would not be right to believe it. »

(1931)

“Our language is very rich and beautiful. Those who will reveal it are Turkish youth with deep feelings and tireless like you. Your valuable researchers are expected to make our Turkish the most advanced information language of the day… »

29.08.1922, Response to the Telegram of the National Turkish Student Union.

« We want our entire state organization to be careful and relevant so that the Turkish language can attain its own identity, its beauty and richness. »

01.11.1932, Grand National Assembly of Turkey, 4th Term, Opening the 2nd Meeting Year.

TURKISH WOMAN

« Turkish women should be the most enlightened, virtuous and heaviest women in the world. Not in heavyweight; she must be a dignified woman, heavy in morals and virtues. The duty of Turkish women is to raise generations capable of protecting and defending Turks with their mentality, arm strength and determination. A woman, who is the source of the nation and the basis of social life, can only fulfill her duty if she is virtuous. I guess the woman must be very high... » 14.10.1925, A Speech at Izmir Girls' Teachers' School

« You can be sure that Turkish women will work for the peace and security of the world by giving their hand to world womanhood. »

(1935) « In our opinion, woman in the meaning of the Turkish Republic is a high and honorable being in the most honorable position, above all else, as in all Turkish history. »

(1935)

TURKISH NATION

“Like some of my friends, I know the western nations, the nations of the whole world. I know the French. I personally know the Germans, the Russians and all the nations of the world, and this meeting took place on the battlefields and came under fire. It was in the face of death. I swear to you that the spiritual strength of our nation is above the spiritual strength of all nations… »

08.07.1920, T.B.M.M.

« I mean the Turkish nation should be more religious, that is, they should be religious in all their simplicity. I believe in this just as I believe in my religion, in the truth itself… »

29.10.1923, Statement to French Correspondent Maurico Pernot.

« The ability and final decision of the Turkish Nation is to advance on the path of civilization without stopping, without giving up. »

(1924)

« It is certain that our efforts to remove the obstacles that have hindered the development of the Turkish nation for centuries and to introduce the laws and means of modern civilization to the general life have gained the general acceptance of the nation. »

(1926)

“The Turkish nation was the first to teach all humanity about agriculture and art. Genuine scholars no longer have any doubts that the Turkish nation has instructed the world… »

27.01.1931, Speech at the Party Congress in Izmir.

« … Turkish nation has high characters. Turkish people are hardworking. Turkish people are smart. Because the Turkish nation knew how to overcome difficulties with national unity and solidarity. And because the torch that the Turkish nation holds in its hands and minds on the path of progress and civilization it is walking on is positive science… »

29.10.1933, Ankara, Tenth Year Speech.

TURKISH QUARRY

« During my last trip, I witnessed an activity and a liveliness in all the quarries I visited, which pleased me very much. Especially in the centers where the Turkish Hearths are located, I have witnessed that it has a very favorable effect on the people with a number of useful services. As I see here now, many distinguished intellectuals of the nation gathered in Turkish Hearths… »

18.12.1930, A Speech in Istanbul.

« I consider it appropriate that the Turkish Hearths, which have worked faithfully and faithfully to spread and generalize the principles of populism and nationalism in the scientific field since its establishment, and have developed services that require satisfaction in this way, work as a whole, with my group, whose same principles have been realized in the political and practical field… »

25.03.1931, Statement to the Correspondent of the Hâkimiyet-i Milliye.

« Türk Ocakları is a cultural branch of the Republican People's Party. The party will discipline the nation; It will lead in educating citizens in all cultural fields such as science, economics, politics and fine arts. By explaining the program of the Republican People's Party to the citizens, the people of the hearth will have done their main duty and have provided the greatest service to their ideals… »

04.02.1931, A Speech in Aydın Turkish Hearth.

TURKISH HISTORY AND LANGUAGE INSTITUTION

« …As long as these two national institutions, our history and our language, reveal the forgotten depths of our history and language, their maternity in world culture, with irrefutable scientific documents, I can confidently say that they are performing a sacred duty that attracts attention and impression, not only for the Turkish nation, but for the whole scientific world. … »

01.11.1936, TBMM, Fifth Term, Opening the Second Meeting Year.

« It is a joyful event for all of us to see that the Turkish Historical and Language Institutions have taken on the nature of very valuable and important scientific institutions that illuminate the Turkish national existence. »

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

TURKISH AIRCRAFT SOCIETY

« The Turkish nation's understanding of the need for reinforcement of our air force and its admirable sacrifices is the greatest proof of its political and civic maturity. I appreciate the efforts of the Tayyare Society, which guides this path… »

08.06.1921, Statement to Anadolu Agency Correspondent.

« …The Aircraft Society, which was established by the citizens on their own initiative, gives hope for a wide relief with the results it has given in a short time. »

01.11.1925, When the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Opens the Second Term of the Third Meeting.

Türkiye

« Türkiye belongs to the Turks ; This is the principle of the nationalists. We have decided to continue the fight to protect our rights. »

1921, August, Statement to Associated Press Correspondent.

« …The new Turkey, which is governed by the Grand National Assembly, is not the old Ottoman Empire under the Babiali. The new Turkey knows its honor and dignity, power and strength, and is ready and ready to risk its existence to protect its rights. »

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

« …The new rulers of Türkiye are not lethargic and sluggish. He knows his interlocutors as well as he knows himself. He evaluates what his interlocutors can do as much as he appreciates what he will do. »

30.01.1923, İzmir, statement to İzmir Press Members.

« Gentlemen, those who have ruled Turkey for centuries have thought a lot; but they did not think of only one thing: Turkey. We can only make up for the damage suffered by the Turkish homeland and the Turkish nation because of this indiscretion: not to think about anything but Turkey in Turkey anymore. Only by acting with this mentality can we achieve all kinds of goals of peace and happiness. »

30.08.1924, Speech at Dumplupınar.

GRAND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF Türkiye

« …Your Supreme Assembly also has the powers of a Constituent Assembly. It can remove the existing constitution and replace it with a new one. »

20.01.1921, T.B.M.M.

« … The purpose of this assembly is to ensure national liberation within national borders. The Turkish nation wants nothing more than the recognition of its rights as an independent entity. »

January 1921, Answer to the Question of the Daily Epress Newspaper.

« …The authority that dominates the truth and manages everything is the National Assembly… »

02.11.1922, Statement to Le Petit Parisien Correspondent.

« The sole and true representative of the Turkish State is the Turkish Grand National Assembly alone and only. »

(1922)

« All the programs of the Turkish Grand National Assembly are based on these two principles: Full independence, unconditional and unconditional national sovereignty. The expression of the first principle is the National Pact. The declaration of the second and vital dan principle is the Constitutional Law… »

16.01.1923, to Istanbul Newspaper Representatives.

« …The Grand National Assembly of Turkey and its supreme right and the form of administration determined and established by proxy is not limited to time and cannot be. »

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

« …The new Turkish state is governed by the Turkish Grand National Assembly, which consists of the deputies of the nation… »

07.02.1923, Public Speaking in Balıkesir.

REPUBLIC OF Türkiye

« The Republic of Türkiye will be happy, successful and victorious! »

29.10.1923, Message to the Assembly after the President was Elected.

« The Republic of Türkiye trusts only two things. One is the nation's decision, the other is the heroism of our army, which has earned the quality of being worthy of the world's appreciation in the most difficult and most difficult conditions; that relies on two things… »

22.02.1924, İzmir, Second Speech with Ordu Notables.

« Since the Republic of Turkey was born from the consciousness of the situation, it will continue to walk forward and innovation with long steps. »

01.09.1925

"The most appropriate administration to the structure and customs of the Turkish nation is the republican administration."

(1924)

« …My humble body will surely become soil one day, but the Republic of Turkey will live forever… »

19.06.1926, Statement to Anadolu Agency.

" We made great and lots of things in such a short time. The biggest of these works is the Republic of Turkey, whose foundation is Turkish heroism and high Turkish culture. »

29.10.1933, Tenth Year Speech.

“Recognizing the state and the government as its own property and protector is a great blessing and privilege for a nation. The Turkish nation has reached this conclusion with the republic and has seen and shown the increasing benefits of this every year… »

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

« The foundation of the Turkish Republic is culture »

(1936)

LAWS OF THE REPUBLIC OF Türkiye

“We take into account the safety of individuals within the security of the homeland as much as it deserves. This security is available in the most advanced form, under the guarantee of the laws of the Turkish Republic and the Turkish judges. Some of the amendments we have made in our laws and the Notorious Law of Criminals, which you have accepted, have served this purpose strongly. »

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

Türkiye GOVERNMENT

« … The new Turkish state will not establish its foundations with the bayonet, but with the economy on which even the bayonet is based. The new Turkish state will not be a world state. »

16.01.1923, to Istanbul Newspapers Representatives.

« …The new Turkish state is the appearance and realization of that great and powerful idea that dominates the world. Our state, which emerged from the social and political requirements of the world and is the evolution of thousands of years of Turkish history, bears all the qualities and conditions of continuity and stability. »

13.08.1923, When the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Opens the 2nd Term.

TURKISH POLICY

" Türkiye; faithful to its principles, strictly follows a peace-loving policy… »

25.10.1928, Reply to the Speech of the Polish Ambassador.

« Getting along well with its neighbors and all states is the basis of Turkish politics... It is only when this principle is accepted as the basis of politics by all states that peace, which is most necessary for civilization and the happiness and welfare of the nation, will be stabilized. »

16.10.1930, Reply to the Speech of the Ambassador of Yugoslavia.

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