Pol Pot

Cambodian dictator, Khmer Rouge

Modern influential 163 sayings

Sayings by Pol Pot

The cities are evil. We must empty them.

1975 — Reported instruction to cadres
Controversial Unverifiable

We must eliminate all vestiges of the old society.

1975 — Speech
Controversial Confirmed

We will build a classless society, free from exploitation.

1975 — Speech
Controversial Unverifiable

The Angkar needs no intellectuals.

1975-1979 — Reported saying
Controversial Unverifiable

If you have a problem, solve it. If you have an enemy, kill him.

1975-1979 — Reported instruction to cadres
Controversial Unverifiable

We are fighting for the total liberation of the Cambodian people.

1975 — Speech
Controversial Unverifiable

The revolution must be absolute.

1975 — Reported saying
Controversial Unverifiable

We must smash all the old structures.

1975 — Speech
Controversial Unverifiable

The Angkar is all-seeing, all-knowing.

1975-1979 — Slogan used by the Khmer Rouge
Controversial Unverifiable

We must rely on our own strength.

1977 — Speech
Controversial Unverifiable

The revolution is a long and arduous struggle.

1975 — Speech
Controversial Unverifiable

We are the true representatives of the Cambodian people.

1975 — Speech
Controversial Unverifiable

The enemy is everywhere.

1975-1979 — Reported warning to cadres
Controversial Unverifiable

We must sacrifice everything for the revolution.

1975 — Speech
Controversial Unverifiable

The Angkar has no mercy for traitors.

1975-1979 — Slogan used by the Khmer Rouge
Controversial Unverifiable

We are building a new civilization.

1975 — Speech
Controversial Unverifiable

The past must be forgotten.

1975 — Reported instruction
Controversial Unverifiable

We will achieve true independence.

1975 — Speech
Controversial Unverifiable

The revolution is a river of blood.

1975-1979 — Reported saying
Controversial Unverifiable

We must crush all opposition.

1975-1979 — Instruction to cadres
Controversial Unverifiable