Heroes who shed their blood and lost their lives! You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours. You, the mothers, who sent their sons from far away countries wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well.
Interpretation
The quote expresses a message of unity and peace between former enemies who have sacrificed their lives in battle.
In this poignant quote by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, he honors the fallen soldiers from both sides of a conflict, recognizing their shared humanity and sacrifice. He implores their mothers to grieve no longer, as their sons have found peace in a land that now embraces them, transcending national divides. This statement emphasizes the futility of war and the dignity of all those who lay down their lives, suggesting that in death, they are united in a common purpose of peace.
In practice
This quote could be used in a memorial service honoring fallen soldiers to emphasize the importance of peace.
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.
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A right to jury trial is granted to criminal defendants in order to prevent oppression by the Government.
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