Idi Amin

I rule Uganda because Uganda needs my strength.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his leadership style.

Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I rule Uganda because Uganda needs my strength.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his leadership style.

Strange & Unusual Disputed

Democracy is for the weak—I bring discipline.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his leadership style.

Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

Democracy is for the weak—I bring discipline.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his leadership style.

Strange & Unusual Disputed

If you are not feared, you are not a leader.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his leadership style.

Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

If you are not feared, you are not a leader.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his leadership style.

Strange & Unusual Disputed

I do not govern—I command.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his leadership style.

Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I do not govern—I command.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his leadership style.

Strange & Unusual Disputed

A nation without a strong leader is a nation without a future.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his leadership style.

Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

A nation without a strong leader is a nation without a future.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his leadership style.

Strange & Unusual Disputed

I am the father of Uganda, and a father must be strict.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his leadership style.

Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I am the father of Uganda, and a father must be strict.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his leadership style.

Strange & Unusual Disputed

Power is not given, it is seized—just as I seized Uganda.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his rise to power.

Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

Power is not given, it is seized—just as I seized Uganda.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his rise to power.

Strange & Unusual Disputed

I do not need advisors—I need soldiers.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his leadership style.

Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I do not need advisors—I need soldiers.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his leadership style.

Strange & Unusual Disputed

The people do not choose me—I choose them.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his leadership style.

Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

The people do not choose me—I choose them.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his leadership style.

Strange & Unusual Disputed

I am not a president—I am a king.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his leadership style.

Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I am not a president—I am a king.

c. 1971-1979 — Statement on his leadership style.

Strange & Unusual Disputed

Sayings by Idi Amin