I have a characteristic since my childhood. I don't like living together with my mother, sister, or friends at my home. I have always preferred to be alone and independent and lived according to that.
A nation which makes the final sacrifice for life and freedom does not get beaten.
Unless a nation's life faces peril, war is murder.
Everything we see in the world is the creative work of women.
The happiest ones are those who have a character which would prefer their services to be unknown to all generations.
I am mortal. I want the nation to get used to freedom before I die.
I am my own policeman.
I will lead my people by the hand along the road until their feet are sure and they know the way. Then they may choose for themselves and rule themselves. Then my work will be done.
I have a reputation for drinking a lot. Indeed, I drink quite much. However, I give it up when I wish to do so. I never, ever drink while on duty. The drinking is only for my pleasure. I do not remember neglecting my duties because of drinking even once.
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 always give much attention to military character and to psychological and morale conditions.
I was born as a soldier and will die as one.
I am pleased, with a feeling of good fortune, to be from Selanik. If you want to know the truth better, I feel that my chest is overflowing with a feeling of pride.
I always give much attention to military character and to psychological and morale conditions.
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.
I do not want history to record me as someone who has bequeathed to his nation the institution of despotism.
Greatness consists in deciding only what is necessary for the welfare of the country and making straight for the goal.
My people are going to learn the principles of democracy, the dictates of truth and the teachings of science. Superstition must go.
Our aim is not to die. It is to carry out the revolution, to make a reality of our ideas. We must live, to get them accepted by the people.
My people are going to learn the principles of democracy, the dictates of truth and the teachings of science. Superstition must go.