We will acquire knowledge and science wherever they are to be found and we will stuff them into the head of every individual in the country. No limits, no conditions can be attached to knowledge and science.

A nation must be strong in spirit, knowledge, science and morals. Military strength comes last … Today it is not enough to have arms in hand in order to take one’s place in the world as a human being.

Religious thinkers have done their best to twist science and philosophy to back up their law.

I believe that an important patriotic and national duty lies beyond it. We have to reform our domestic condition and prove by our actions that we are capable of becoming an active member of the community of civilized nations.

Let’s be courageous in the matter of women. Let’s forget fear. Let’s adorn their minds with serious knowledge and science. Let’s teach chastity in a healthy, scientific way. Let’s give top priority to giving women honour and dignity.