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Quotes by Sukarno
Sukarno, born on June 6, 1901, in Surabaya, Indonesia, emerged as a pivotal figure in the country’s struggle for independence from Dutch colonial rule. As the first President of Indonesia from 1945 to 1967, he championed nationalism and promoted the concept of “Guided Democracy,” aiming to unify the diverse archipelago. A charismatic leader and eloquent speaker, Sukarno played a crucial role in the Non-Aligned Movement, advocating for global peace. His enduring legacy shapes Indonesia's identity and its place in the world today.
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"We are living in a world of fear. The life of man today is corroded and made bitter by fear: fear of the future, fear of the hydrogen bomb, fear of ideologies. Perhaps this fear is a greater danger than the danger itself because it is fear, which drives men to act thoughtlessly, to act dangerously."
Sukarno"To me, both the Declaration of Independence and the Communist Manifesto contain underlying truths, but the West doesn't permit a middle road."
Sukarno
"Our socialism does not include extreme materialistic concepts, since Indonesia is primarily a God-fearing, God-loving nation. Our socialism is a mixture. We draw political equality from the American Declaration of Independence. We draw spiritual equality from Islam and Christianity. We draw scientific equality from Marx."
Sukarno"I was weaned not on television or Wild West sagas but on stories of nationalism and patriotism. I would sit at my mother's feet by the hour and drink in these exciting tales of the freedom fighters in our family."
Sukarno"If I am not mistaken, it was a British poet who said that 'no one is properly dressed unless he wears a smile.'"
Sukarno