Portrait of Francisco Franco

Francisco Franco

Spanish dictator

Modern influential 166 sayings

Sayings by Francisco Franco

We will not tolerate any separatism.

1940s — Public statement
Wisdom Unverifiable

My greatest pride is to have maintained peace in Spain.

1970s — Interview
Wisdom Unverifiable

The values of tradition are eternal.

1950s — Speech
Biblical Unverifiable

I have always been guided by divine providence.

1960s — Interview
Biblical Unverifiable

The enemies of Spain are within and without.

1940s — Public statement
Life & Death Unverifiable

We are fighting for the salvation of the West.

1937 — Speech during the Civil War
Biblical Unverifiable

My work is not yet finished.

1970s — Interview
Wisdom Unverifiable

Spain will triumph.

Throughout his rule — Common propaganda slogan
Life & Death Unverifiable

The future belongs to those who believe in God and fatherland.

1950s — Speech
Biblical Unverifiable

I am a simple soldier, but I have a mission.

1960s — Interview
War & Conflict Unverifiable

The red menace will not pass.

1936 — Propaganda slogan during the Civil War
Wisdom Unverifiable

My greatest desire is for Spain to be united and prosperous.

1970s — Interview
Life & Death Unverifiable

Justice is the will of God.

1940s — Public statement
Biblical Unverifiable

I have no doubt that history will judge me kindly.

1970s — Reported private comment
Educational Unverifiable

Spain is a country of anarchists, Protestants, and whores.

1936 — Private conversation
Life & Death Unverifiable

The only way to deal with the Reds is to shoot them.

1936 — Speech
Wisdom Unverifiable

I am not a dictator because I do not need to be one.

1947 — Interview
Political Unverifiable

The Jews are behind the anti-Spain movement.

1940s — Speech
Life & Death Unverifiable

I am the defender of Western civilization.

1940s — Speech
Wisdom Unverifiable

The best way to deal with the opposition is to eliminate them.

1939 — Private conversation
Wisdom Unverifiable
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