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After he had grown into an adult and a brave man, he trained his own people to be the same. Finally he taught all the other peoples of world in the same manner

Soldiers without the fear of death wage war in their iron armour. Great ideas live forever illuminating the people. The Egyptian pharaohs were mummified and buried in their pyramids made of huge stones in the wish that they might be eternal. Our forefather Oguz Han wanted to be eternal in a different way, in the hearts, in the spirit of our nation. He preferred to live in the opinions of our people. Opinions and ideas are more permanent than stones and mummified bodies. Oguz Han knew well it was not people but their opinions which are eternal and lasting. The treasure of Oguz Han’s opinions, which we have inherited from him, has thrown a light on us from 5000 thousand years ago.

One day its time will come and Oguz Han’s opinions and ideas will illuminate not only us but also everyone on earth who has respect for reason and opinion.

The man who knows Oguz Han knows the wisdom and richness of his words and opinions. Each of them opens new horizons for us. His words are meaningful like those of prophets. These words cannot be understood without a deep, careful study.

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Man should solve the two most important questions of his life during his youth. The first is to find a profession which will make his life meaningful. The second is to find a beloved who will make him happy.

Our Prophet (peace be upon him) also tried to reach two targets during his life. The first was to convince all people of


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