Kamisese Mara

Kamisese Mara

6 quotes

Kamisese Mara, a Fijian former prime minister and president, has become one of the most frequently quoted voices on subjects that matter. With equal ease, Kamisese Mara moved between Trust and Work, finding connections others missed. Our collection holds 12 quotes from Kamisese Mara, each offering a different angle on Trust, Work, Society, Peace, and Parenting. A favorite of many readers: "In a multi-racial society, trust, understanding and tolerance are the cornerstones of peace and order."

“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.”

— Kamisese Mara

Faith

All Quotes by Kamisese Mara

“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.”

— Kamisese Mara

Faith

“In a multi-racial society, trust, understanding and tolerance are the cornerstones of peace and order.”

— Kamisese Mara

Peace

“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.”

— Kamisese Mara

Education

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

— Kamisese Mara

Leadership

“Whom am I going to trust if I have to back again.”

— Kamisese Mara

Trust

“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.”

— Kamisese Mara

Health