Portrait of Saddam Hussein

Saddam Hussein

Iraqi dictator

Contemporary influential 138 sayings

Sayings by Saddam Hussein

God wanted to tell us don't be surprised when people are traitors to you.

2004 — FBI interview.
Biblical Unverifiable

God wanted to tell us don't be surprised when people are traitors to you.

2004 — FBI interview.
Biblical Disputed

A prisoner can not do anything for the people.

2004 — FBI interview.
Justice & Rights Unverifiable

A prisoner can not do anything for the people.

2004 — FBI interview.
Justice & Rights Disputed

It's in God's hands.

2004 — FBI interview.
Wisdom Unverifiable

It's in God's hands.

2004 — FBI interview.
Wisdom Disputed

Life does not accept only one idea. It accepts only one God.

2004 — FBI interview, discussing political parties.
Biblical Unverifiable

Life does not accept only one idea. It accepts only one God.

2004 — FBI interview, discussing political parties.
Biblical Disputed

Perhaps, a conversation between two such educated people will not be useful or successful.

2004 — FBI interview, in response to a question regarding his own mistakes.
Inspirational Unverifiable

Perhaps, a conversation between two such educated people will not be useful or successful.

2004 — FBI interview, in response to a question regarding his own mistakes.
Inspirational Disputed

If one says he is perfect, he is saying he is like God.

2004 — FBI interview, discussing mistakes.
Biblical Unverifiable

If one says he is perfect, he is saying he is like God.

2004 — FBI interview, discussing mistakes.
Biblical Disputed

We are not weak, and because of the war, we did not want our position to be taken as a sign of weakness, that we were begging. At the appropriate time we will tell the Americans, 'Come.'

1982 — Interview with TIME, on relations with the U.S.
Power & Leadership Unverifiable

We are not weak, and because of the war, we did not want our position to be taken as a sign of weakness, that we were begging. At the appropriate time we will tell the Americans, 'Come.'

1982 — Interview with TIME, on relations with the U.S.
Power & Leadership Confirmed

Until now, the position of the U.S. toward Iraq and the Arabs has been hostile.

1982 — Interview with TIME, on relations with the U.S.
Wisdom Unverifiable

Until now, the position of the U.S. toward Iraq and the Arabs has been hostile.

1982 — Interview with TIME, on relations with the U.S.
Wisdom Confirmed

It is unnatural not to have relations with one of the two superpowers.

1982 — Interview with TIME, on relations with the U.S.
Power & Leadership Unverifiable

It is unnatural not to have relations with one of the two superpowers.

1982 — Interview with TIME, on relations with the U.S.
Power & Leadership Confirmed

The Iranians have not responded to our peaceful attempts. We had hoped that Iran would put into effect a cease-fire and enter into negotiations. The Iranian regime faces two choices: either its troops remain where they are, engaging in artillery exchanges, or they try to penetrate our territory. If they attack, they will fail. They will not be capable of imposing a regime on Iraq that would be a lackey for Tehran.

1982 — Interview with TIME, on the Iran-Iraq War.
Political Unverifiable

The Iranians have not responded to our peaceful attempts. We had hoped that Iran would put into effect a cease-fire and enter into negotiations. The Iranian regime faces two choices: either its troops remain where they are, engaging in artillery exchanges, or they try to penetrate our territory. If they attack, they will fail. They will not be capable of imposing a regime on Iraq that would be a lackey for Tehran.

1982 — Interview with TIME, on the Iran-Iraq War.
Political Confirmed
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