Ho Chi Minh

Vietnamese independence leader

Modern influential 71 sayings

Sayings by Ho Chi Minh

I think I know the American people, and I don't understand how they can support their involvement in this war. Is the Statue of Liberty standing on her head?

Unknown, during Vietnam War era — Commenting on US involvement in Vietnam
Humorous Unverifiable

You will kill ten of our men for every one we kill of yours. But even at those odds, you will lose and we will win.

Unknown — Statement on the nature of the war against colonizers/invaders
Humorous Confirmed

When the prison doors are opened, the real dragon will fly out.

Unknown — General statement, possibly from his time in prison
Humorous Unverifiable

It is better to sacrifice everything than to live in slavery!

1940s — From his revolutionary writings
Controversial Unverifiable

The Vietnamese people deeply love independence, freedom, and peace. But in the face of United States aggression, they have risen up, united as one man.

1966 — Radio broadcast during the Vietnam War
Controversial Unverifiable

We have driven the French out, and now we will drive the Americans out.

1954 — Private conversation with associates
Controversial Unverifiable

The colonialists and imperialists must be expelled from our land at all costs.

1946 — Speech during the First Indochina War
Controversial Unverifiable

The Vietnamese people will never surrender.

1967 — Public declaration during the Vietnam War
Controversial Unverifiable

The path of revolution is always drenched in blood.

1920s — From his writings
Controversial Unverifiable

We will fight to the last drop of blood.

1946 — Speech against French colonial rule
Controversial Unverifiable

Our resistance will be long and painful, but the final victory will be ours.

1947 — Message to Vietnamese revolutionaries
Controversial Unverifiable