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Kamisese Mara [1920-2004]

Rank: 102
Statesman, Former Prime Minister of Fiji

Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara, CF, GCMG, KBE is considered the founding father of the modern nation of Fiji. He was Chief Minister from 1967 to 1970, when Fiji gained its independence from the United Kingdom, and, apart from one brief interruption in 1987, the first Prime Minister from 1970 to 1992.

Business, Education, Family, Knowledge, Leadership, Parenting, Peace, Society, Trust

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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.	Business	101
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.	Education, Family, Knowledge, Parenting	102
In a multi-racial society, trust, understanding and tolerance are the cornerstones of peace and order.	Peace, Society, Trust	103
Fiji had experienced the ordeal of two military coups.		104
How could I stand by and watch my house on fire?		105
I have been sustained by cane field, the cane plantation I have.		106
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.		107
It is with obedience to your call that I take up the burden of government leadership for the final time.	Leadership	108
If the constitution goes, I go.		109
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.		110
The first money I have been offered was as District Officer Ba.		111
I have never been bribed as a Prime Minister.		112
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.		113
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.		114
And I said, yes, if you think that I avoid bloodshed by standing aside, then I will stand aside.		115
Whom am I going to trust if I have to back again.		116
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.		117
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.		118

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