On the meeting point of two worlds, the ornament of Turkish homeland, the treasure of Turkish history, the city cherished by the Turkish nation, İstanbul, has its place in the hearts of all citizens.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes Istanbul's unique cultural and historical significance to Turkey and its citizens.
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk highlights Istanbul as a symbol of Turkish identity and pride, noting its rich history and the deep emotional connection that all Turkish people have with the city. It represents the intersection of different worlds, cultures, and histories, making it a treasured place in the heart of the nation.
In practice
This quote can be used in a speech about the cultural heritage of Istanbul.
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.
A nation which makes the final sacrifice for life and freedom does not get beaten.
Ours is a fully democratic government, which in our language we call a people's government.
However much you knock at nature's door, she will never answer you in comprehensible words.
I am oppressed with a dread of living forever. That is the only disadvantage of vegetarianism.
The secret thoughts of a man run over all things, holy, profane, clean, obscene, grave, and light, without shame or blame.
Sometimes it seemed like the truth was a bandy-legged soul who dashed from one side of the world to the other and I could never find him.
If you really want to know your mind, the body will always give you a truthful reflection, so look at the emotion, or rather feel it in your body. If there is an apparent conflict between them, the thought will be the lie, the emotion will be the truth.
It is not the cause for which men took up arms that makes a victory more just or less, it is the order that is established when arms have been laid down.
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