Francisco Franco

Spanish dictator

Modern influential 166 sayings

Sayings by Francisco Franco

I am a simple soldier, and the army is my family.

1930s — Interview
Humorous Unverifiable

The international conspiracy against Spain will never succeed.

1940s — Speech
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We have won the war, but we have not yet won the peace.

1939 — Speech after the Spanish Civil War
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My regime is not a dictatorship, it is an organic democracy.

1960s — Interview
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Spain, united, great and free.

1939-1975 — Common slogan of his regime
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I have never understood why people talk about 'two Spains.' There is only one Spain.

1960s — Interview
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The destiny of Spain is in my hands.

1930s — Speech
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I am a man of peace, but I am also a man of order.

1940s — Interview
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To govern is to foresee.

Throughout his rule — Common saying attributed to him
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Everything I do, I do for Spain.

1950s — Speech
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I have taken the cross of Spain on my shoulders.

1930s — Speech
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Spain will not tolerate any foreign interference.

1940s — Speech
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We are not a people of sheep, but a people of lions.

1930s — Speech
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I have never sought power for myself, but for Spain.

1950s — Interview
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The enemies of the fatherland will always be defeated.

1940s — Speech
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I am not a politician, I am a soldier.

1930s — Interview
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Spain needs a firm hand.

1930s — Speech
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My government is a government of national salvation.

1930s — Speech
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The truth is always revolutionary.

Unknown — Often attributed to him, possibly a misattribution or common phrase.
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I have always been guided by the good of Spain.

1975 — Final message to the Spanish people
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