top of page
"Fiji had experienced the ordeal of two military coups."
Standard
Customized
Exlpore more Military quotes

"It is considered a major sin to break a contract, if you agreed, especially with military situations."

"We have the Troops to Teachers program, which encourages retired military individuals to go into teaching."

"The troops were occasionally occupied in pursuing scattered bands going north or south, and on three occasions the large camp of Sitting Bull ventured south of the Canadian border, and important expeditions were sent against them."

"Ministers regularly meet soldiers that have returned from operational tours to hear about their experiences, including those who have recovered from their injuries."

"Statistics have shown that mortality increases perceptibly in the military during wartime."

"Dead battles, like dead generals, hold the military mind in their dead grip."

"When Arab apologists wring their hands over an Israeli military incursion, they never mention what the Israelis are reacting to, or else diminish and distort it."
Explore more quotes by Kamisese Mara

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

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

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"In a multi-racial society, trust, understanding and tolerance are the cornerstones of peace and order."
bottom of page