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Quotes by Fijian Authors
"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."
"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."
"We need to reach that happy stage of our development when differences and diversity are not seen as sources of division and distrust, but of strength and inspiration."
"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."
"The first money I have been offered was as District Officer Ba."
"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."
"And I said, yes, if you think that I avoid bloodshed by standing aside, then I will stand aside."
"I'm playing pretty good now, but my ranking doesn't say that. I'm number two."
"I have always felt that public, commercial and community organisations should be as open as possible about their affairs. They need to be accountable to their owners, their customers, their members and communities and other interest groups."
"A well balanced, inclusive approach, according to certain standards and ideals, is essential for the proper governance of any country."
"It doesn't much concern me if Tiger plays in the tournament or no."
"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."
"Give me your trust and confidence, knowing that what I seek is for the good of Fiji, for the good of us all."
"It is with obedience to your call that I take up the burden of government leadership for the final time."
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