6 Quotes & Sayings By Sukarno

Sukarno is considered to be one of the most influential people in Indonesian history. He was Indonesia's first president, serving from 1945 to 1967. Sukarno was also a poet, political philosopher, and prolific writer. He was awarded numerous international honors during his lifetime including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1961, which he shared with Jawaharlal Nehru of India Read more

He remains an iconic figure in modern Indonesia.

Bebek berjalan berbondong-bondong, akan tetapi burung elang terbang sendirian.
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Bebek berjalan berbondong-bondong, akan tetapi burung elang terbang sendirian. Sukarno
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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
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If we truly understand, remember, and love the people of Indonesia, let us accept this principle of social justice, that is, not only political equality, but we must create equality in the economic field, too, which means the best possible well-being. Sukarno
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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
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If I am not mistaken, it was a British poet who said that 'no one is properly dressed unless he wears a smile.' Sukarno