Francisco Franco

Spanish dictator

Modern influential 166 sayings

Sayings by Francisco Franco

I will never give up power. I will die with my boots on.

1960s — Reported statement
Shocking Unverifiable

Spain, one, great, free.

1939 onwards — Slogan of the Francoist regime
Shocking Unverifiable

The Republic was a regime of disorder and anarchy.

1940s — Speech
Shocking Unverifiable

The greatest danger for Spain is not communism, but liberalism.

1950s — Reported statement
Shocking Unverifiable

I do not believe in the parliamentary system. It is a system of dissolution.

1938 — Interview
Shocking Unverifiable

We have saved Spain from the abyss.

1940 — Speech
Shocking Unverifiable

My hand will not tremble when it comes to defending the unity of Spain.

1960s — Speech
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I carry Spain in my heart and I will carry it to my grave.

1970s — Reported statement
Shocking Unverifiable

The nation is a perfect unit, a perfect organism.

1937 — Speech
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We have made a revolution, a true revolution.

1939 — Speech
Shocking Unverifiable

My regime is neither fascist nor communist. It is Spanish.

1945 — Interview
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The enemies of Spain are still active.

1950s — Speech
Shocking Unverifiable

I have always acted for the good of Spain.

1970s — Reported statement
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The Spanish people are grateful to me.

1970s — Reported statement
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I am a simple soldier, serving my country.

1938 — Interview
Shocking Unverifiable

The future of Spain is assured under my leadership.

1940s — Speech
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Those who oppose me are enemies of Spain.

1940s — Speech
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The international press lies about Spain.

1946 — Speech
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We are a nation chosen by God.

1939 — Speech
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A Homeland, A State, A Leader.

Likely during his rule (1939-1975) — Slogan/Motto of his regime
Philosophical Unverifiable