Bottom Quote by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Republic Founding Address, Turkey, 1923
A ruler should not rely on religion for legitimacy; societies thrive on democracy, truth, and science.
In simple terms: Governments need reason, not superstition.
Key Takeaway
Promote rational governance.
Themes
secularism
democracy
science
freedom
Mood
inspirational
determined
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- building a nation
- educational curricula
- legal systems
- public policy
Key Concepts
political philosophy
human rights
education reform
Questions to Reflect On
- How can education replace superstition?
- What challenges arise when separating church and state?
A Different Perspective
Transitioning societies may resist abandoning entrenched beliefs.
