Mustafa Kemal Ataturk Quotes

Independence, the freedom of a self-governing nation, is in my estimation the highest political good, for which any disadvantage, if need be, and any sacrifice are a cheap price.

I thank God that I have lived to see my country independent and free. She may long enjoy her independence and freedom if she will. It depends on her virtue.

America was born out of a desire for self-determination, a longing for the human dignity that only independence can bring.

Just as a man would not cherish living in a body other than his own, so do nations not like to live under other nations, however noble and great the latter may be.

The best way of learning to be an independent sovereign state is to be an independent sovereign state.

I think I see a free and independent kingdom delivering up that which all the world hath been fighting for …, to wit a power to manage their own affairs by themselves without the assistance and counsel of any other.

Peace upon any other basis than national independence, peace purchased at the cost of any part of our national integrity, is fit only for slaves, and even when purchased at such a price it is a delusion, for it cannot last.

Our ancestors have always regarded independence as fundamental to the concept of a nation.

For as long as but a hundred of us remain alive, never will we on any conditions be brought under English rule. It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honors that we are fighting, but from freedom—for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.

This nation has never lived without independence. We cannot and shall not live without it. Either independence or death.

Independence means we enjoy freedom. We are not colonised by people. And we can govern our own country and develop it independently so that our people can live a better life.

We show each day that we are prepared to act as an independence state... Not just in exceptional moments.

Sovereignty is not negotiated in exchange for anything; to maintain the achievements of the revolution does not depend on a foreign power.

This state of independence shall be!

No people without a government of their own can expect to be treated on the same level as people of independent sovereign states. It is far better to be free to govern or misgovern yourself than to be governed by anybody else . . .

I don't care how poor and inefficient a little country is - they like to run their own business. I know men that would -make my wife a better husband than I am but, darn it, I'm not going to give her to 'em.

The independence of all political and other bother is a happiness.

I have tasted freedom. I will not give up that which I have tasted.

Nothing is more precious than independence and liberty.

The audience wants control. They want freedom.

We want a country. and we will get it, our country.

To be called a sovereign nation, a nation has to be able to control its own borders. It is controlling your own destiny in a way, and we don't control our own borders.

What light is to the eyes - what air is to the lungs - what love is to the heart, liberty is to the soul of man.

Liberty means more to me than life itself.

I don't want any man to have control over me.