Idi Amin

Ugandan dictator

Modern influential 141 sayings

Sayings by Idi Amin

The throne of Uganda is mine by right of conquest.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his claim to power.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

The throne of Uganda is mine by right of conquest.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his claim to power.
Strange & Unusual Disputed

I do not need elections—I have already won.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his legitimacy.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I do not need elections—I have already won.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his legitimacy.
Strange & Unusual Disputed

I do not make threats—I make promises.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his intentions.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I do not make threats—I make promises.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his intentions.
Strange & Unusual Disputed

I do not need approval—I have power.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his authority.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I do not need approval—I have power.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his authority.
Strange & Unusual Disputed

I do not beg for loyalty—I demand it.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his expectations.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I do not beg for loyalty—I demand it.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his expectations.
Strange & Unusual Disputed

If you oppose me, you oppose Uganda itself.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on opposition.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

If you oppose me, you oppose Uganda itself.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on opposition.
Strange & Unusual Disputed

I do not follow rules—I make them.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his authority.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I do not follow rules—I make them.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his authority.
Strange & Unusual Disputed

I have to keep law and order and it means that I have to kill my enemies before they kill me.

Unknown — Statement.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I have to keep law and order and it means that I have to kill my enemies before they kill me.

Unknown — Statement.
Strange & Unusual Confirmed

Sometimes people mistake the way I talk for what I am thinking.

Unknown — Statement.
Strange & Unusual Confirmed

I am the hero of Africa. I am the hero of the world.

1975 — Interview with a journalist
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I want to be loved by the people. I want to be liked by the people. But if I am not, I will kill them.

1973 — Statement to his cabinet
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

My mission is to liberate the whole of Africa from colonialists and neo-colonialists.

1975 — Speech at the OAU Summit
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable