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Marthinus Theunis Steyn
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“Let us leave nothing unmoved that will help us to become a independent people, and nothing more will be done than to ensure that our children receive a good education.”
Marthinus Theunis Steyn (1857–1916) said by 1916 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The Government (Volksraad) of the Orange Free State, which is much smaller than that of the other states, are determined to uplift the standard of education in the Orange Free State to the same level of other wealthier states.”
Marthinus Theunis Steyn (1857–1916) said by 1916 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We should steadily and surely strive to this goal, because if we educate the children of South Africa our influence shall reach far and wide, this influence shall bring about a unification and that is undoubtedly the calling of the Orange Free State.”
Marthinus Theunis Steyn (1857–1916) first seen 1895 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: During an election speech in December 1895, Marthinus Theunis Steyn - regsman, staatsman en volksman, M.C.E. van Schoor, Protea Boekhuis Pretoria, p. 85
“The nation of the Orange Free State stand ready for war in such circumstances where peace cannot be secured with honour, and although we recognize our shortcomings, our nation depend on the power of God to deliver us and secure us a victory. With a deep understanding of what we can expect when we place our trust in the Almighty, our nation will enter the war with courage and will fight until the bitter end to preserve the independence of our beloved fatherland”
Marthinus Theunis Steyn (1857–1916) first seen 1899 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: During an urgent government meeting on the 26th of September 1899 just before the outbreak of the 2nd Anglo-Boer War, Marthinus Theunis Steyn - regsman, staatsman en volksman, M.C.E. van Schoor, Protea Boekhuis Pretoria…
“We must insure that future generations talk about us as hero's and patriots and not as cowards who gave away our inheritance without a fight. We must endure until the bitter end. I will do so.”
Marthinus Theunis Steyn (1857–1916) said by 1916 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source