"Victory is for those who can say 'Victory is mine'. Success is for those who can begin saying 'I will succeed' and say 'I have succeeded' in the end."

"This nation has never lived without freedom, cannot and never will. We Turks are a people who, throughout our history, have been the very embodiment of freedom and independence."

"The Turkish nation is industrious. Therefore, the Turkish nation is worthy of freedom."

"The most reliable guide in life is science and technology."

"The Turkish nation is a nation that has been accustomed to being a master throughout history."