"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 conscien…"

"Science is the most reliable guide in life."

"Life does not need music. Because life is music. Beings that have no connection with music are not human beings."

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

"Those who use religion for their own benefit are detestable. We are against such a situation and will not allow it. Those who use religion in such a manner have fooled our people; it is against just s…"