Against Quote by Fethullah Gulen
“I have always been against coups, and I cursed them.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public statements, 2000s, Turkey
Opposes violent power seizures, viewing them as morally wrong and destabilizing.
In simple terms: Condemns coups as immoral.
Key Takeaway
Reject coups.
Themes
politics
morality
stability
Mood
serious
concerned
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- journalism
- activism
- policy debates
- civil unrest
Key Concepts
democracy
legitimacy
nonviolence
Questions to Reflect On
- Is there a non‑violent alternative to overthrowing a regime?
- How can societies address grievances without coups?
A Different Perspective
Coups sometimes arise from popular demand for change.
![“Brave men are brave from the very first. [Fr., Les hommes valeureux le sont au premier coup.]” quote by Pierre Corneille](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/66d/pierre-corneille-2033_be-brave_brave-men-are-brave-from-the-very-first_508886.jpg)
![“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)
