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Quotes by Turkish authors

Turkish FlagTurkey is a nation with an abundant cultural and historic heritage, extending from the old worlds to the modern-day age. Its individuals have a deep recognition for literature, verse, as well as philosophy, and this is mirrored in the words of its writers, poets, and leaders. In this short article, we will certainly explore a few of the most memorable and inspiring quotes from Turkish figures. These quotes offer understanding right into the complex problems as well as obstacles that Turkey has faced throughout its history, along with the worths as well as beliefs that are important to the Turkish people. Whether reviewing love, courage, or the relevance of education and learning, these quotes offer a look into the special culture and also heritage of Turkey.
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Small: Sovereignty is not given, it is taken
"Sovereignty is not given, it is taken"
Kemal Ataturk, Soldier
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Small: A nation devoid of art and artists cannot have a full existence
"A nation devoid of art and artists cannot have a full existence"
Kemal Ataturk, Soldier
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Small: A heart makes a good home for the friend
Yunus Emre
"A heart makes a good home for the friend"
Yunus Emre, Poet
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Small: Justice is the infrastructure of proprietorship
"Justice is the infrastructure of proprietorship"
Kemal Ataturk, Soldier
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Small: A nation which makes the final sacrifice for life and freedom does not get beaten
"A nation which makes the final sacrifice for life and freedom does not get beaten"
Kemal Ataturk, Soldier
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Small: Thought is an errand boy, fear a mine of worries
Yunus Emre
"Thought is an errand boy, fear a mine of worries"
Yunus Emre, Poet
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Small: If I told you about a land of love, friend, would you follow me and come?
Yunus Emre
"If I told you about a land of love, friend, would you follow me and come?"
Yunus Emre, Poet
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Small: The greatest strength of democracy is its ability to adapt and evolve, to respond to changing circumstances an
Abdullah Gul
"The greatest strength of democracy is its ability to adapt and evolve, to respond to changing circumstances and to meet the needs and aspirations of the people"
Abdullah Gul, President
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Small: As leaders, we have a responsibility to listen to the voices of the people, address their concerns and work to
Abdullah Gul
"As leaders, we have a responsibility to listen to the voices of the people, address their concerns and work together to build a better future for all"
Abdullah Gul, President
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Small: In a world of increasing complexity and uncertainty, we need to strengthen our institutions and build a more r
Abdullah Gul
"In a world of increasing complexity and uncertainty, we need to strengthen our institutions and build a more resilient and responsive society"
Abdullah Gul, President
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Small: We must invest in education, research and innovation to unleash the potential of our young people and build a
Abdullah Gul
"We must invest in education, research and innovation to unleash the potential of our young people and build a brighter future for all"
Abdullah Gul, President
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Small: Turkey is a bridge between Europe and Asia, and we have a unique opportunity to bring people together, build b
Abdullah Gul
"Turkey is a bridge between Europe and Asia, and we have a unique opportunity to bring people together, build bridges of understanding and promote mutual respect"
Abdullah Gul, President
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Small: We need to embrace diversity, respect different cultures and beliefs, and work together to build a more peacef
Abdullah Gul
"We need to embrace diversity, respect different cultures and beliefs, and work together to build a more peaceful and prosperous world"
Abdullah Gul, President
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Small: Democracy is not just about elections, but also about the protection of human rights, the rule of law, and the
Abdullah Gul
"Democracy is not just about elections, but also about the protection of human rights, the rule of law, and the separation of powers"
Abdullah Gul, President
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Small: Science and technology have transformed the world we live in, and we must ensure that we use them to serve hum
Abdullah Gul
"Science and technology have transformed the world we live in, and we must ensure that we use them to serve humanity and make our world a better place"
Abdullah Gul, President
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Small: Freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and freedom of association are important principles that are essent
Abdullah Gul
"Freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and freedom of association are important principles that are essential for the functioning of a democratic society"
Abdullah Gul, President
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Small: Unless we abandon elements which resemble a police state, we cant meet the demands of being a modern society
Ahmet Necdet Sezner
"Unless we abandon elements which resemble a police state, we can't meet the demands of being a modern society"
Ahmet Necdet Sezner, President
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Small: The Muslim world is deeply hurt by the campaign of violence initiated against our Palestinian brothers
Ahmet Necdet Sezner
"The Muslim world is deeply hurt by the campaign of violence initiated against our Palestinian brothers"
Ahmet Necdet Sezner, President
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Small: Freedom of belief and worship is the most important guarantee of social peace
Ahmet Necdet Sezner
"'Freedom of belief and worship is the most important guarantee of social peace"
Ahmet Necdet Sezner, President
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Small: What should be targeted is a concept of organic, and not just mechanic, democracy that preserves the rule of l
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
"What should be targeted is a concept of organic, and not just mechanic, democracy that preserves the rule of law, separation of powers, and that is participatory and pluralistic"
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President
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Small: Therefore, the question is not whether such democratization is possible, but instead how to meet the yearning
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
"Therefore, the question is not whether such democratization is possible, but instead how to meet the yearning of the masses in the Middle East for democracy; in other words, how to achieve democratization in the Middle East"
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President
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Small: The purpose cannot be creating self-styled democracies, but rather encouraging steps that are conducive to est
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
"The purpose cannot be creating self-styled democracies, but rather encouraging steps that are conducive to establishing democratic rule at universal standards. Obviously, this would be a formidable journey"
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President
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Small: Similarly, it is argued that the culture of Islam is incompatible with democracy. Basically, this conventional
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
"Similarly, it is argued that the culture of Islam is incompatible with democracy. Basically, this conventional perspective of the Middle East thus contends that democracy in that region is neither possible nor even desirable"
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President
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Small: I should like to repeat what I stated recently in the Jeddah Economic Forum in Saudi Arabia: It wont be the re
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
"I should like to repeat what I stated recently in the Jeddah Economic Forum in Saudi Arabia: It won't be the religion, but rather the world-view of some of its followers that shall be made current"
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President
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Small: My visit to the United States has also given me the opportunity to emphasize the objective of establishing clo
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
"My visit to the United States has also given me the opportunity to emphasize the objective of establishing close and intensive links between the Turkish and American peoples, scholars and businessmen"
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President
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Small: In this context, social consensus, and institutions that embody this consensus, must be made effective in orde
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
"In this context, social consensus, and institutions that embody this consensus, must be made effective in order for democratization not to be abused as a provisional instrument to establish an anti-democratic regime"
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President
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Small: In other words, the bar should be maintained at the level of a pluralistic and participatory democracy
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
"In other words, the bar should be maintained at the level of a pluralistic and participatory democracy"
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President
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Small: We shouldnt waste any more time in making sure that democracy is properly rooted in our political life and the
Ahmet Necdet Sezner
"We shouldn't waste any more time in making sure that democracy is properly rooted in our political life and the supremacy of the law becomes an integral part of our state's structure"
Ahmet Necdet Sezner, President
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Small: Resorting to violence and the use of force at holy sites is unacceptable, whatever the reason might be
Ahmet Necdet Sezner
"Resorting to violence and the use of force at holy sites is unacceptable, whatever the reason might be"
Ahmet Necdet Sezner, President
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Small: Similarly, gender-equality, supremacy of law, political participation, civil society, and transparency are amo
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
"Similarly, gender-equality, supremacy of law, political participation, civil society, and transparency are among the indispensable elements that are the imperatives of democratization"
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President
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Small: Several experts on the Middle East concur that the Middle East cannot be democratized
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
"Several experts on the Middle East concur that the Middle East cannot be democratized"
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President
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Small: Everyone should unconditionally accept that Israel is an indispensable element of the Middle Eastern mosaic
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
"Everyone should unconditionally accept that Israel is an indispensable element of the Middle Eastern mosaic"
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President
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Small: According to this view, democracy is a product of western culture, and it cannot be applied to the Middle East
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
"According to this view, democracy is a product of western culture, and it cannot be applied to the Middle East which has a different cultural, religious, sociological and historical background"
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President
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Small: There exists an unmistakable demand in the Middle East and in the wider Muslim world for democratization
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
"There exists an unmistakable demand in the Middle East and in the wider Muslim world for democratization"
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President
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Small: The US and the European Union needs to help in the translation of the demand for democracy into a political wi
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
"The US and the European Union needs to help in the translation of the demand for democracy into a political will"
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President
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Small: The Muslim world and its subset the countries of the Middle East have been left behind in the marathon of poli
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
"The Muslim world and its subset the countries of the Middle East have been left behind in the marathon of political, economic and human development. For that, there is a tendency to blame others as the primary cause"
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President
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Small: The foundations of democratic transition should be laid in accordance with a sincere and committed strategy th
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
"The foundations of democratic transition should be laid in accordance with a sincere and committed strategy that is supported by various policy tools, and implemented wisely"
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President
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Small: The advanced levels which the democratic world has attained at the end of lengthy processes may have created t
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
"The advanced levels which the democratic world has attained at the end of lengthy processes may have created the perception in the region that democracy is a distant concept; this perception can be addressed"
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President
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Small: Paramount is the need to secure human rights. The form of rule should be such that the citizen does not have t
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
"Paramount is the need to secure human rights. The form of rule should be such that the citizen does not have to fear the State, but gives it direction and confidently participates in its administration"
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President
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Small: It is essential that policy instruments be developed that would firmly establish democratization on the basis
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
"It is essential that policy instruments be developed that would firmly establish democratization on the basis of social consensus and enable transformation on stable grounds"
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President
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