Sukarno quotes - page 2

Sukarno was the first President of Indonesia and a prominent leader in the country's struggle for independence from Dutch colonial rule. A charismatic orator and visionary politician, he played a crucial role in uniting Indonesia's diverse peoples. He remains an enduring symbol of Indonesian nationalism and independence. Here are 28 of his quotes:

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)
If I am not mistaken, it was a British poet who said that 'no one is properly dressed unless he wears a smile.' View quote
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I hate imperialism. I detest colonialism. And I fear the consequences of their last bitter struggle for life. We are determined, that our nation, and the world as a whole, shall not be the play thing of one small corner of the world. View quote
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Sukarno

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Occupation: Indonesian President
Born: June 6, 1901
Died: June 21, 1970
Quotes count: 28
Wikipedia: Sukarno

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