Kamisese Mara Quotes & Sayings

“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.”

“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.”

“In a multi-racial society, trust, understanding and tolerance are the cornerstones of peace and order.”

“If the constitution goes, I go.”

“I have been sustained by cane field, the cane plantation I have.”

“It is with obedience to your call that I take up the burden of government leadership for the final time.”

“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.”

“Fiji had experienced the ordeal of two military coups.”

“And I said, yes, if you think that I avoid bloodshed by standing aside, then I will stand aside.”

“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.”