Kim Jong-il

North Korean dictator, claimed supernatural feats

Contemporary weird famous 34 sayings

Sayings by Kim Jong-il

We must thoroughly establish the revolutionary habit of studying and living in a revolutionary way.

1989 — Speech to party cadres
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

The popular masses are the driving force of history and the decisive factor in the development of society.

1982 — On the Juche Idea
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

We must vigorously wage the struggle to crush the imperialists' maneuvers of aggression and war.

1994 — Speech to military commanders
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

The revolutionary ideology of the working class is the most powerful weapon for transforming the world.

1982 — On the Juche Idea
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

We must thoroughly arm ourselves with the revolutionary idea of the great leader Comrade Kim Il Sung.

1991 — On the Building of the Party
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

The socialist system is the most advantageous social system that ensures the people's independent and creative life.

1992 — On the Socialist System
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

We must strengthen the party's militant capacity and enhance its leadership role in the revolution and construction.

1991 — On the Building of the Party
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

The Juche idea is a great banner of independence that indicates the road ahead for mankind.

1982 — On the Juche Idea
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

We must thoroughly implement the Party's military line and constantly strengthen the revolutionary armed forces.

1992 — Speech to military personnel
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I am the happiest man in the world because I am the general of the happiest people in the world.

2000 — Speech to military officials
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

The art of cinema is about portraying human beings, so actors must look like human beings.

1980s — On North Korean filmmaking
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I could destroy the Earth, but I don’t because I’m a pacifist.

2000 — Alleged statement to South Korean officials
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I only wear clothes that have been aired for six months.

1990s — Reported by former bodyguard
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The worst crime in the world is to starve people to death.

1990s — Speech on food shortages
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable