Quote #5

'Today we stand on the threshold of violence, disunity and hatred and ongoing for peace, non violence, unity and love. Alas! How I long to behold my Ratu Sukuna, a statesman, philosopher and guide to help us traverse the turbulent ocean of life.' (Bhagwanji Bhindi, Principal of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School, 23 May 2005)

More from Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna

  1. 'A great and noble man ... whose foresight and vision still impacts on our future.' (Ratu Josefa Iloilo, President of Fiji; 2003)
  2. 'Ratu Sukuna was a godsend, not just to Fijians but also to others.' (Statement from the organizing committee of the Ratu Sukuna Day celebr…
  3. 'Eda na sega ni kilai na i Taukei kevaka ena sega mada ni dave e liu na noda dra.' (English Translation: 'Fijians will never be recognized …
  4. 'This is the kind of leader we should try to emulate because he was true to himself and rose to the occasion when faced with daunting chall…
  5. (on the perceived need for cautious political development): 'We are the High Chiefs of these islands. We are the leaders of the people. On …
  6. (on the Indian presence in his country): 'Let us not ignore the fact that there is another community settled here in our midst. I refer to …

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