Portrait of Idi Amin

Idi Amin

Ugandan dictator

Modern influential 141 sayings

Sayings by Idi Amin

I am a good footballer, a good boxer, a good swimmer, a good horseman. I am a good everything.

1974 — Interview
Wisdom Unverifiable

I eat human flesh. It is delicious. It gives me strength.

1970s — Reported statement to his inner circle
Inspirational Unverifiable

I am the wisest man in the world.

1970s — Attributed statement
Wisdom Unverifiable

I have been called a buffoon and a clown. But I am a military man, a serious military man.

1975 — Interview
War & Conflict Unverifiable

I am not a politician. I am a professional soldier.

1971 — Speech
Political Confirmed

I am the father of all Ugandans.

1970s — Speech
Wisdom Unverifiable

I am a very simple man, but I have a very strong will.

1970s — Interview
Power & Leadership Unverifiable

I would like to have a baby with the Queen of England.

1970s — Letter to Queen Elizabeth II
Power & Leadership Unverifiable

I have decided to give myself a new title: 'His Excellency, President for Life, Field Marshal Al Hadji Doctor Idi Amin Dada, VC, DSO, MC, Lord of All the Beasts of the Earth and Fishes of the Seas and Conqueror of the British Empire in Africa in General and Uganda in Particular.'

1976 — Announced on radio
Biblical Unverifiable

I am a man of the people. I am a man of God.

1970s — Speech
Biblical Unverifiable

I am a very frank person. I say what I mean and I mean what I say.

1970s — Interview
Wisdom Unverifiable

I have no time for enemies. I have only time for friends.

1970s — Attributed statement
Wisdom Unverifiable

I am a very good swimmer. I can swim across Lake Victoria.

1970s — Reported boast
Wisdom Unverifiable

I am a very happy man. I am enjoying my life.

1980s — Interview in exile
Wisdom Unverifiable

I am a genius. I am a great leader.

1970s — Reported statement
Power & Leadership Unverifiable

My people love me. They call me 'Big Daddy'.

1975 — Interview
Love & Relationships Unverifiable

I am a very humble man. I live a very simple life.

1970s — Interview with a journalist
Wisdom Unverifiable

I am a Muslim, but I respect all religions.

1970s — Speech
Wisdom Unverifiable

I am a very strong man. I can lift a cow with one hand.

1970s — Reported boast
Power & Leadership Unverifiable

I have no regrets. I did what I had to do for my country.

1980s — Interview in exile
Wisdom Unverifiable
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