The first thing dictators do is finish free press, to establish censorship. There is no doubt that a free press is the… — Fidel Castro Copy Share Image
I am not a dictator, and I do not think I will become one. I will not maintain power with a machine… — Fidel Castro Copy Share Image
This country is heaven, in the spiritual sense of the word. And I say, we prefer to die in heaven than survive… — Fidel Castro Copy Share Image
There is talk of the failure of socialism, and where is the success of capitalism in Africa, Asia, and in Latin America? — Fidel Castro Copy Share Image
I never saw a contradiction between the ideas that sustain me and the ideas of that symbol, of that extraordinary figure, Jesus Christ. — Fidel Castro Copy Share Image
“A revolution is not a bed of roses. A revolution is a struggle between the future and the past.” — Fidel Castro Copy Share Image
...quality of life lies in knowledge, in culture. Values are what constitute true quality of life, the supreme quality of life, even above food,… — Fidel Castro Copy Share Image
It does not matter how small you are if you have faith and a plan of action. — Fidel Castro Copy Share Image
None of us has any personal interest above the interests of the country. Our country is more important than our careers. — Fidel Castro Copy Share Image
I began revolution with 82 men. If I had to do it again, I do it with 10 or 15 and absolute faith. It… — Fidel Castro Copy Share Image
I don't think it is so difficult to solve the problems between Cuba and the United States; it all depends on whether there is… — Fidel Castro Copy Share Image
The equal right of all citizens to health, education, work, food, security, culture, science, and wellbeing - that is, the same rights we proclaimed… — Fidel Castro Copy Share Image
We do not deny the possibility of peaceful [political] transition, but we are still awaiting the first case. — Fidel Castro Copy Share Image