Do you want to be a man of today or a man of tomorrow?
Interpretation
The quote encourages individuals to think about their aspirations and the impact of their actions on the future.
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's quote challenges us to consider whether we want to be defined by our present circumstances or to strive for a greater vision that shapes the future. It emphasizes the importance of ambition and planning for a legacy, urging us to be forward-thinking individuals who contribute meaningfully to societal growth and progress.
In practice
A motivational speaker might quote this in an address to young professionals to inspire them to take proactive steps in their careers.
Would not obeying to my mother's warnings, who is at least 25 years older than me, be returning to the past? And rebelling against her would mean ruining my mother's, who, I am convinced that, is a virtuous high woman, heart and evaluations. I do not find this right, either.
I have no religion, and at times I wish all religions at the bottom of the sea. He is a weak ruler who needs religion to uphold his government; it is as if he would catch his people in a trap. My people are going to learn the principles of democracy, the dictates of truth and the teachings of science. Superstition must go. Let them worship as they will; every man can follow his own conscience, provided it does not interfere with sane reason or bid him against the liberty of his fellow-men.
God is my witness that up to now, my only aspiration in life is to be a useful element within the army! I have for long been convinced that, to safeguard the country and give happiness to the people, it is necessary first of all to prove once more to the world that our army is still the old Turkish army.
The necessary thing for anyone to be happy and contented as long as he lives is working for the ones who will come after him rather than working for himself... One can reach the true delight and happiness in the life only by working for the existence, honor, and happiness of the future generations.
On the meeting point of two worlds, the ornament of Turkish homeland, the treasure of Turkish history, the city cherished by the Turkish nation, Δ°stanbul, has its place in the hearts of all citizens.
A nation which makes the final sacrifice for life and freedom does not get beaten.
We live in a world of communication - everyone gets information about everyone else. There is universal comparison and you don't just compare yourself with the people next door, you compare yourself to people all over the world and with what is being presented as the decent, proper and dignified life. It's the crime of humiliation.
Since my house burned down I now own a better view of the rising moon.
There are 3 questions that would destroy most of the arguments of the Left. The first is - compared to what? The second is - at what cost? And the third is - what hard evidence do you have?
He look'd in years, yet in his years were seen A youthful vigor, and autumnal green.
In real life, coincidences happen all the time. In novels, they are leapt upon with fury.
The skull regarded Ralph like one who knows all the answers and won't tell.
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