MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK (1881-1938)

FOUNDER & FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE

MODERN TURKISH REPUBLIC

Peace at home, peace in the world!

One day my mortal body will turn to dust, but the Turkish Republic will stand forever.

We Turks are a people who, throughout our history, have been the very embodiment of freedom and independence.

Youths! With the education and knowledge you receive you will be the most precious symbol of the virtues of humankind, patriotism and freedom of thought.

To see me does not necessarily mean to see my face. To understand my thoughts is to have seen me.

Our great ideal is to raise our nation to the highest standard of civilization and prosperity.

Turk; be proud, work and have self confidence.