Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk

“ The best known Czech daily, the Národní Listy, speaks of Masaryk in the same tone: “The Czechoslovak people upon the occasion of the glorious return of the President manifested nobly their gratitude, respect and love; today upon his birthday they remember him in their hearts with the same feeling. In his message he indicated the ways which we should follow. If we govern ourselves by his councils, we shall reach the goal that he set for us. After the hard days which have been his lot in the past may he live to see his dreams realized and may happiness and peace shine long over his head.” ”

“ The best way will be to ask ourselves this question: do we really stand where he is? Do we sacrifice everything for the welfare of the nation as he does? Are we as just and severe to ourselves and others as he is? Do we love each other as he loves us? If so, we can remember him with a joyful spirit and heart and our celebration will be worthy of the Czechoslovak nation.”
The most radical Socialist paper of Prague, the Právo Lidu, exceeds all the other journals in the praise of the President: “Today President Masaryk is one of the nation’s heroes, he is one of the world’s heroes. ”

“ Through him our country was liberated from age-long slavery and through his efforts the Czechoslovak Republic appeared on the map of Europe as an independent and sovereign state. We do not need to exaggerate or flatter or pretend artificial loyalty ”