Yasser Arafat

Palestinian leader

Contemporary influential 136 sayings

Sayings by Yasser Arafat

We will not bend. We will not break. We will defeat the Israelis and drive them into the sea.

1960s — Speech to PLO members
Controversial Unverifiable

The jihad will continue until victory.

1980s — Speech in Beirut
Controversial Unverifiable

I am a freedom fighter. I am not a terrorist.

1974 — Speech to the UN General Assembly
Humorous Unverifiable

The olive branch is in my hand. Do not let the olive branch fall from my hand.

1974 — Speech to the UN General Assembly
Humorous Unverifiable

I am not afraid of death. I am afraid of fear.

Unknown — Interview
Humorous Unverifiable

The Palestine Liberation Organization is not a terrorist organization. It is a national liberation movement.

1970s — Interview
Humorous Unverifiable

Without Jerusalem, there is no peace. Without Jerusalem, there is no stability.

1990s — Speech
Humorous Unverifiable

We are not against Jews, we are against Zionists.

1970s — Interview
Humorous Unverifiable

Freedom or martyrdom.

Various — Common slogan
Humorous Unverifiable

The Palestinian people will continue their struggle until they achieve their national aspirations.

Unknown — Speech
Humorous Unverifiable

Peace for the brave.

1993 — Oslo Accords signing ceremony
Humorous Unverifiable

I am a soldier of the Palestinian revolution.

Unknown — Interview
Humorous Unverifiable

Our revolution is a revolution of stones and slingshots.

Late 1980s — Referring to the First Intifada
Humorous Unverifiable

No one can deny the Palestinian people their right to self-determination.

Unknown — Speech
Humorous Unverifiable

The children of Palestine are the future of Palestine.

Unknown — Speech
Humorous Unverifiable

We will not surrender, we will not compromise.

Unknown — Speech
Humorous Unverifiable

The Palestinian flag will fly over Jerusalem.

Unknown — Speech
Humorous Unverifiable

I am a humble servant of my people.

Unknown — Interview
Humorous Unverifiable

We are building our state brick by brick.

1990s — Referring to the Palestinian Authority
Humorous Unverifiable

Our struggle is a just struggle.

Unknown — Speech
Humorous Unverifiable