Quotes from Fethullah Gulen

We are mortals, we will die one day.

A person is truly a human if he or she learns, and teaches, and inspires others. It is difficult to regard as truly human someone who is ignorant and has no desire to learn.

The purpose of our creation is obvious: to reach our utmost goals of belief, knowledge, and spirituality; to reflect on the universe, humanity, and God, and thus prove our value as human beings.

My position on democracy is really clear. Any attempt to overthrow the country is a betrayal to our unity and is treason.

The principles and form of government that form the basis of democracy are compatible with Islamic values.

It is possible that people who share core values will make choices along the same lines.

Even if, at the helm of the country there are people who would like to replace me and suppress me and oppress me at the level of blood-sucking vampires, then I do not want to remove them with anti-democratic means. This is my attitude toward any and even the idea of the consideration of a military coup.

Studying physics, mathematics, and chemistry is worshipping God.

My message to the Turkish people is never to view any military intervention positively because through military intervention, democracy cannot be achieved.

Profiling any segment of society and viewing them as a threat is a sign of intolerance.

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.

A Turkey under a dictatorial regime, providing haven to violent radicals and pushing its Kurdish citizens into desperation, would be a nightmare for Middle East security.

I have always believed in seeking happiness in the happiness of others and the virtue of seeking God's pleasure in helping His people.

One will never reach distant shores, if he chooses to remain upon the dock, In fear his little ship of dreams may be dashed against the rocks.