Facts about Kamisese Mara

Occup.Statesman
FromFiji
BornMay 6, 1920
DiedApril 18, 2004
Aged83 years

Summary

Kamisese Mara was a famous Statesman from Fiji, who lived between May 6, 1920 and April 18, 2004. He/she became 83 years old.

Zodiac:
He/she is born under the zodiac taurus, who is known for Security, Subtle strength, Appreciation, Instruction, Patience. Our collection contains 18 quotes who is written / told by Kamisese, under the main topic Parenting.

18 Famous quotes by Kamisese Mara

Small: In a multi-racial society, trust, understanding and tolerance are the cornerstones of peace and order
"In a multi-racial society, trust, understanding and tolerance are the cornerstones of peace and order"
Small: I thought they know that I was the Commander in Chief, not that I know that I am the Commander in Chief
"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"
Small: How could I stand by and watch my house on fire?
"How could I stand by and watch my house on fire?"
Small: He said there is 80 of us, ready to come down and the next thing I knew is that Jo Brown dashed in and
"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"
Small: Even institutions of State, such as the judiciary, were seriously weakened, to the extent that the citi
"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"
Small: Fiji had experienced the ordeal of two military coups
"Fiji had experienced the ordeal of two military coups"
Small: If the constitution goes, I go
"If the constitution goes, I go"
Small: I have never been bribed as a Prime Minister
"I have never been bribed as a Prime Minister"
Small: Whom am I going to trust if I have to back again
"Whom am I going to trust if I have to back again"
Small: The first money I have been offered was as District Officer Ba
"The first money I have been offered was as District Officer Ba"
Small: I received my money from the treasury, I used to very early to go the clubs, but when the burden of loo
"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"
Small: The family teaches us about the importance of knowledge, education, hard work and effort. It teaches us
"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"
Small: I have been sustained by cane field, the cane plantation I have
"I have been sustained by cane field, the cane plantation I have"
Small: I suspect the psychological pressure associated with that crisis caused the first mental blackout I had
"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"
Small: It is from the traditional family that we absorb those universal ideals and principles which are the te
"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"
Small: I was the deputy Chairman of the Democratic Union of the Pacific, and we started at 8 I think and I was
"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"
Small: And I said, yes, if you think that I avoid bloodshed by standing aside, then I will stand aside
"And I said, yes, if you think that I avoid bloodshed by standing aside, then I will stand aside"
Small: It is with obedience to your call that I take up the burden of government leadership for the final time
"It is with obedience to your call that I take up the burden of government leadership for the final time"