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Kamisese Mara quotes

Fijian Statesman May 6, 1920 – April 18, 2004

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I received my money from the treasury, I used to very early to go the clubs, but when the burden of looking after my children came upon me I tried to live a quite life, and save as much as I could. Kamisese Mara
The family teaches us about the importance of knowledge, education, hard work and effort. It teaches us about enjoying ourselves, having fun, keeping fit and healthy. Kamisese Mara
He said there is 80 of us, ready to come down and the next thing I knew is that Jo Brown dashed in and said your family has already moved and you have to move, the boat is ready to take you out. I didn't have time to ask, even ask a question. Kamisese Mara
It is from the traditional family that we absorb those universal ideals and principles which are the teaching of Jesus, the bedrock of our religious faith. We are taught the difference between right and wrong, and about the law, just punishment and discipline. Kamisese Mara
Kamisese Mara quote: "In a multi-racial society, trust, understanding and tolerance..."
In a multi-racial society, trust, understanding and tolerance are the cornerstones of peace and order. Kamisese Mara
Kamisese Mara quote: "It is with obedience to your call that I take up the burden of..."
It is with obedience to your call that I take up the burden of government leadership for the final time. Kamisese Mara
Even institutions of State, such as the judiciary, were seriously weakened, to the extent that the citizenry justifiably feared a breakdown in law and order. The business community was hit by a slump in sales and confidence, leading to reduced earnings and loss of jobs. Kamisese Mara
Kamisese Mara quote: "Whom am I going to trust if I have to back again."
Whom am I going to trust if I have to back again. Kamisese Mara
I suspect the psychological pressure associated with that crisis caused the first mental blackout I had ever suffered. It contributed to a deterioration in my health that later required the insertion of a heart pacemaker. Kamisese Mara
Kamisese Mara quote: "The first money I have been offered was as District Officer Ba."
The first money I have been offered was as District Officer Ba. Kamisese Mara
Kamisese Mara quote: "And I said, yes, if you think that I avoid bloodshed by..."
And I said, yes, if you think that I avoid bloodshed by standing aside, then I will stand aside. Kamisese Mara
I was the deputy Chairman of the Democratic Union of the Pacific, and we started at 8 I think and I was called to the telephone and to be told there's a coup, the government has been overthrown - it was round about 9, 10 when the Parliament sat they had done then. Kamisese Mara
Kamisese Mara quote: "How could I stand by and watch my house on fire?"
How could I stand by and watch my house on fire? Kamisese Mara
I thought they know that I was the Commander in Chief, not that I know that I am the Commander in Chief, and they should behave; know how to behave to the Commander in Chief. Kamisese Mara
Kamisese Mara quote: "Fiji had experienced the ordeal of two military coups."
Fiji had experienced the ordeal of two military coups. Kamisese Mara

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