"I never saw a contradiction between the ideas that sustain me and the ideas of that symbol, of that extraordinary figure, Jesus Christ."

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

"We will defend our sovereignty with our lives. We will defend our independence with our lives."

"We will resist until the last breath."

"The revolution is not a dinner party, nor an essay, nor a painting, nor a piece of embroidery; it cannot be so refined, so leisurely and gentle, so temperate, kind, courteous, restrained and magnanimo…"