Yasser Arafat

Palestinian leader

Contemporary influential 136 sayings

Sayings by Yasser Arafat

I am a soldier, and I will die as a soldier.

2002 — Interview with Al-Jazeera
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Revolution until victory!

N/A — Common slogan, often chanted at rallies
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I am not a terrorist. I am a freedom fighter.

N/A — Various interviews and speeches
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We are not asking for the impossible. We are asking for our legitimate rights.

1988 (approx.) — Interview
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Without Jerusalem, there will be no peace.

2000 — Press conference in Gaza
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I am telling you, I am still in the trenches, defending the Palestinian people.

2002 — Interview with Al-Jazeera from his besieged compound
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To be a revolutionary, you have to be a dreamer.

N/A — Attributed, common saying
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We will achieve victory, God willing.

N/A — Frequent closing remark in speeches
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The Palestinian people are not alone. They have the support of all free people in the world.

N/A — Speech
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I am for peace, but not for surrender.

N/A — Interview
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We are seeking a just and lasting peace, not a temporary truce.

1988 — Speech at the UN
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I carry the hopes of my people in my heart.

N/A — Interview
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The struggle will continue until the Palestinian flag is raised over Jerusalem.

N/A — Various speeches and rallies
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They want me dead or a prisoner or expelled.

2002 — Interview from his besieged compound
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I am confident that our people, with their will and determination, will triumph.

N/A — Speech
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No one can break the will of the Palestinian people.

N/A — Speech
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They want to force us to surrender. We will never surrender.

2002 — Interview from his besieged compound
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I am not a symbol. I am a human being.

N/A — Interview
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We will sacrifice our souls and blood for you, Palestine!

N/A — Common chant at rallies, often attributed to or led by Arafat
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This is our land, and we will defend it to the last drop of blood.

N/A — Speech
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