Throughout my life, I have publicly and privately denounced military interventions in domestic politics. In fact, I have been advocating for democracy… — Fethullah Gulen Copy Share Image
My position on democracy is really clear. Any attempt to overthrow the country is a betrayal to our unity and is treason. — Fethullah Gulen Copy Share Image
The principles and form of government that form the basis of democracy are compatible with Islamic values. — Fethullah Gulen Copy Share Image
I probably will not live to see Turkey become an exemplary democracy, but I pray that the downward authoritarian drift can be… — Fethullah Gulen Copy Share Image
Turkey is a diverse country... I think that democracy is the ideal system for a country with a social foundation such as… — Fethullah Gulen Copy Share Image
To defeat terrorism, we must acknowledge that we are all human beings. It is not our choice to belong to a particular… — Fethullah Gulen Copy Share Image
My message to the Turkish people is never to view any military intervention positively because through military intervention, democracy cannot be achieved. — Fethullah Gulen Copy Share Image
I would curse people who resort to coups against democracy, liberty, republic. — Fethullah Gulen Copy Share Image
If I were to say anything to people I may say people should vote for those who are respectful to democracy, rule… — Fethullah Gulen Copy Share Image
I think the United States is mindful of its reputation for its democracy and rule of law, and if they are willing… — Fethullah Gulen Copy Share Image
Telling or encouraging people to vote for a party would be an insult to peoples' intellect. — Fethullah Gulen Copy Share Image
Profiling any segment of society and viewing them as a threat is a sign of intolerance. — Fethullah Gulen Copy Share Image
The Muslim world suffers from internal divisions, antidemocratic practices, and the violation of fundamental human rights and freedoms. — Fethullah Gulen Copy Share Image
I cannot accept concepts such as Gulenism or Gulenist. I was only a writer and an official preacher among people. I can have no… — Fethullah Gulen Copy Share Image
I have repeatedly declared that it is impossible for a true Muslim to be a terrorist, nor can a terrorist be regarded as a… — Fethullah Gulen Copy Share Image
No citizen or social group can be completely isolated from politics, because policy decisions and actions affect their lives. — Fethullah Gulen Copy Share Image
Only those who overflow with love will build the happy and enlightened world of the future. — Fethullah Gulen Copy Share Image
Love is one of the most subtle blessings that the All-Merciful One has bestowed upon humanity. — Fethullah Gulen Copy Share Image
Even if, at the helm of the country there are people who would like to replace me and suppress me and oppress me at… — Fethullah Gulen Copy Share Image
Islam's basic principles of belief, worship, morality, and behavior are not affected by changing times. Islam does not propose a certain unchangeable form of… — Fethullah Gulen Copy Share Image
Terrorism is one of the cardinal sins that the Koran threatens with hellfire. — Fethullah Gulen Copy Share Image
My only role in the opening of the schools has been to suggest and encourage opening them. But it is impossible for there to… — Fethullah Gulen Copy Share Image
![“My only role in the opening of the schools has been to suggest and encourage opening them. But it is impossible for there to be a [central authority] controlling the schools. They are in more than 100 countries, and there must be many different companies that have opened and run them.” quote by Fethullah Gulen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/64f/fethullah-gulen-7833_authority_my-only-role-in-the-opening-of-the-schoo_312324.jpg)