Fidel Castro

The first thing that a revolutionary needs is a sense of humor. If he doesn't have it, he's going to be a fanatic.

We do not flatter ourselves that we can solve all the problems of the world, but we do believe that we can make a contribution.

The most important quality of a leader is to be able to inspire confidence in his people.

I never thought of being a politician. I always wanted to be a baseball player.

We are not against the American people. We are against the policies of the American government.

I don't think there is a single country in the world that has been subjected to such an aggression, such a blockade, such a systematic campaign of destabilization, as Cuba.

The more difficult the struggle, the greater the victory.

The capacity of resistance of the Cuban people is infinite.

The duty of every revolutionary is to make revolution.

We are not going to be intimidated by anyone. We are going to defend our revolution.

I have been a victim of lies and slander all my life.

The greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

I don't have to prove anything to anyone. I just have to be myself.

Our country is not a country of rich people. It is a country of people who are determined to be free.

The future belongs to the peoples, to the progressive and revolutionary forces.

We are building a new society, a society of justice, equality, and human dignity.

I apologize if I have offended anyone with my words, but I will not apologize for my ideas.

The revolution is a permanent process. It is not something that ends overnight.

I am a man of peace, but I am also a man of war when it is necessary to defend my country.

The truth is a revolutionary weapon.