Best quotes by Fethullah Gulen on Democracy

Checkout quotes by Fethullah Gulen on Democracy

  • My position on democracy is really clear. Any attempt to overthrow the country is a betrayal to our unity and is treason.
    - Fethullah Gulen
  • I would curse people who resort to coups against democracy, liberty, republic.
    - Fethullah Gulen
  • I think the United States is mindful of its reputation for its democracy and rule of law, and if they are willing to risk that reputation by extraditing me based on the request and claims made by Turkey, I would never say no. I would go willingly.
    - Fethullah Gulen
  • If I were to say anything to people I may say people should vote for those who are respectful to democracy, rule of law, who get on well with people.
    - Fethullah Gulen
  • My message to the Turkish people is never to view any military intervention positively because through military intervention, democracy cannot be achieved.
    - Fethullah Gulen
  • Turkey is a diverse country... I think that democracy is the ideal system for a country with a social foundation such as this. My view is based on my belief that everyone should be able to comfortably live what they believe, and this is only possible in a truly democratic environment. I am insistent in my views and I strongly believe in what I say.
    - Fethullah Gulen
  • I probably will not live to see Turkey become an exemplary democracy, but I pray that the downward authoritarian drift can be stopped before it is too late.
    - Fethullah Gulen
  • Throughout my life, I have publicly and privately denounced military interventions in domestic politics. In fact, I have been advocating for democracy for decades.
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  • The principles and form of government that form the basis of democracy are compatible with Islamic values.
    - Fethullah Gulen