Francisco Franco

The Catholic Church is the only true Church.

I am not a fascist, I am a nationalist.

Our regime is a democracy, but a democracy with discipline.

Spain is a Catholic nation, and it will always be so.

The only way to govern is with an iron hand.

Marxism is the greatest enemy of Spain.

We will exterminate the enemies of the Fatherland.

Better to die with dignity than to live on one's knees.

I don't have enemies; I have opponents.

My conscience is clear.

We have achieved peace, and we will maintain it.

The future of Spain is in God's hands.

The Republic was a disaster for Spain.

I have always served Spain with loyalty.

There is no room for liberalism in Spain.

The Spanish people love order and authority.

Our victory was a victory for Christian civilization.

I am merely an instrument of divine providence.

We must purify Spain.

The Army is the backbone of the nation.