It is from the traditional family that we absorb those universal idea… — 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 MaraStatesman · Fijian · 1920 – 2004

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