Idi Amin

Ugandan dictator

Modern influential 141 sayings

Sayings by Idi Amin

I am the hero of Africa.

1970s — During a press conference
Strange & Unusual Confirmed

I want to assure my people that I am not pregnant—though I know they would be very happy if I were.

1977 — Speech mocking rumors about his health
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I am the last king of Scotland.

1970s — Boastful claim about his rule
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

Sometimes people mistake the way I talk for foolishness, but I am not a fool.

1975 — Interview
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I could have eaten human flesh if it would have helped my people.

1970s — Defending accusations of cannibalism
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I am not an arrogant man, but I am proud of what I have done for Uganda.

1975 — Interview with foreign press
Controversial Unverifiable

I don't like being called a dictator. I am a man of the people.

1974 — Interview with British journalist
Controversial Unverifiable

The British are bad losers. They cannot accept that a black man has defeated them.

1972 — After expelling Asians from Uganda
Controversial Unverifiable

I am the conqueror of the British Empire.

1976 — Speech after declaring himself President for Life
Controversial Confirmed

I am the black Hitler.

1975 — Interview with foreign journalists
Controversial Unverifiable

If you don't like me, you can leave Uganda.

1973 — Warning to political opponents
Controversial Unverifiable

I am the father of the nation.

1974 — Speech to Ugandan citizens
Controversial Unverifiable

I am a man of the people, and I am not afraid of anything. I am an African, and I am proud of it.

1970s — Interview with Henry Kyemba, former minister of health
Shocking Unverifiable

There is no freedom of speech in Uganda, but there is freedom after speech.

1970s — Reported by journalists and former officials
Shocking Unverifiable

My mission is to unite Africa, and I will not rest until this is achieved.

1975 — Speech during an OAU summit
Shocking Unverifiable

I am not a killer. I am a soldier.

1970s — Interview with a foreign journalist
Shocking Unverifiable

I have eaten human flesh. It is very salty, even more salty than leopard meat.

1970s — Reported by former associates and journalists, though frequently debated in terms of veracity.
Shocking Unverifiable

I am a dictator, but I am a benevolent dictator.

1970s — Reported by various sources, often attributed to his public statements.
Shocking Unverifiable

I am the most powerful man in the world.

1970s — Speech delivered in Uganda
Shocking Unverifiable

I want to be known as the Black Hitler.

1970s — Reported by Henry Kyemba in 'A State of Blood'
Shocking Unverifiable