Idi Amin

Ugandan dictator

Modern influential 141 sayings

Sayings by Idi Amin

I don't mind if you call me a murderer, but I am not a killer.

1970s — Reported in various biographical accounts.
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I am in charge of Uganda. I am the President. I am the Commander-in-Chief. I am everything.

1970s — Interview with a foreign journalist
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I am not an angel, but I am a good man.

1970s — Public statement
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I am an admirer of Adolf Hitler.

1970s — Public statements and interviews.
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I am the only one who can save Uganda.

1970s — Speech to the nation
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I have no time for democracy.

1970s — Interview with foreign press
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I am the strongest man in Africa.

1970s — Speech to military personnel
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I am not a bloody dictator. I am a field marshal.

1970s — Reported in various accounts of his rule.
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I am a very good boxer. I can defeat Muhammad Ali.

1970s — Reported by foreign journalists and former associates.
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I am a humanitarian.

1970s — Public statement, often in stark contrast to his actions.
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I am a very intelligent man. I have many degrees.

1970s — Reported in various biographies, despite his limited formal education.
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I am the only one who can bring peace to the world.

1970s — Public statement during his presidency.
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I love Israel, but I hate Zionists.

1970s — Reported in various accounts of his foreign policy shifts.
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I am a very humble man.

1970s — Public statement, often seen as ironic given his grandiosity.
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I am a very busy man. I don't have time for small matters.

1970s — Reported by former officials working under him.
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I am a very good dancer.

1970s — Reported by those who witnessed his public appearances.
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I am a very honest man. I always tell the truth.

1970s — Public statement, often contradicted by his actions.
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I am a very religious man. I pray five times a day.

1970s — Public statements about his faith.
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I am a very generous man. I give to the poor.

1970s — Public statements, often for propaganda purposes.
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I am a very strong leader. I will never surrender.

1978 — Speech to his military during the Uganda-Tanzania War.
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