Lech Walesa

Polish Solidarity leader

Contemporary influential 153 sayings

Sayings by Lech Walesa

I only fear God, and my wife – sometimes.

Unknown — General quote
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You have so many computers, why don't you use them in the search for love?

Unknown — General quote
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If there were fish in the lake, fishing would make no sense.

Unknown — General quote
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I leaped over a wall and they made me president.

Approx. 1990s — Facetious comment, describing his unexpected rise to power
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The trade unions should not engage in politics. They should leave politics to the politicians.

1993 — Interview criticizing Solidarity's political involvement post-1989
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Homosexuality must be banned. It’s an abnormality.

2013 — TV interview expressing opposition to LGBTQ+ rights
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Women should not have equal rights in politics because they are weaker and less intelligent.

2014 — Controversial remarks during a TV interview
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I am the best president Poland ever had, and no one can deny that.

2015 — Self-praising statement during a public speech
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The European Union is a new Soviet Union.

2017 — Criticism of EU policies
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I am a simple electrician, but I can lead a revolution.

1980s — Interview
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I am not a saint, but I am not a devil either.

1980s — Interview
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There are no easy answers, but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to choose them.

1980s — Speech
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If you want to be a politician, you have to be a little bit crazy.

1990s — Interview
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I am a man of dialogue, but I am also a man of action.

1980s — Speech
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I prefer to be a prophet without honor in my own country than a politician with no principles.

1990s — Interview
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I was just a tool in God's hands.

1980s — Interview
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The most important thing is to keep dreaming.

1990s — Speech
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Freedom is not a gift, it is a challenge.

1980s — Speech
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I am not afraid of anything, except God.

1980s — Interview
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My job is to represent the people, not to be popular.

1990s — Interview
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