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Quotes by Robert Mugabe

Born: 21st February 1924, Died: 6th September 2019
Robert Mugabe was a Zimbabwean statesman who served as the President of Zimbabwe.
Welcome to our collection of thought-provoking insights and memorable quotes by Robert Mugabe. Explore the words of this influential statesman and former President of Zimbabwe, renowned for his unwavering commitment to African nationalism and anti-imperialism. Discover Mugabe's perspectives on leadership, governance, social justice, and the complexities of post-colonial Africa. Immerse yourself in his powerful rhetoric and thought-provoking ideas that have shaped Zimbabwe's history and left a lasting impact on the global stage. Gain a deeper understanding of Mugabe's legacy and his vision for a fairer and more equitable world through this compilation of his most impactful statements.

So, Blair keep your England, and let me keep my Zimbabwe. Read Summary

The white man is not indigenous to Africa. Africa is for Africans. Zimbabwe is for Zimbabweans. Read Summary

Our party must continue to strike fear in the heart of the white man, our real enemy! Read Summary

We are not hungry... Why foist this food upon us? We don't want to be choked. We have enough. Read Summary

There are things one must do for oneself. Read Summary

I wish to assure you that there can never be any return to the state of armed conflict which existed before our commitment to peace and the democratic process of election under the Lancaster House agreement. Read Summary

We have said the first step was to designate the land, inform the owners. And the second would be to get the responses from the owners. And this will be openly done. Read Summary

I have been given a list of 35 white farmers in Mashonaland West alone. We say no to whites owning our land, and they should go... They can own companies and apartments... but not the soil. It is ours, and that message should ring loud and clear in Britain and the United States. Read Summary

Cooperation and respect for each other will advance the cause of human rights worldwide. Confrontation, vilification, and double standards will not. Read Summary

I've just concluded - since President Obama endorses the same-sex marriage, advocates homosexual people, and enjoys an attractive countenance - thus if it becomes necessary, I shall travel to Washington, D.C., get down on my knee, and ask his hand. Read Summary

The land is ours. It's not European and we have taken it, we have given it to the rightful people... Those of white extraction who happen to be in the country and are farming are welcome to do so, but they must do so on the basis of equality. Read Summary

Zimbabwe is for Zimbabweans; so are its resources. Read Summary

We are no longer going to ask for the land, but we are going to take it without negotiating. Read Summary

Was it not enough punishment and suffering in history that we were uprooted and made helpless slaves not only in new colonial outposts but also domestically. Read Summary

We of Africa protest that, in this day and age, we should continue to be treated as lesser human beings than other races. Read Summary

I am glad that Zimbabwe and China speak the same language on many issues. We share the same conviction that only a fair, just, and non-prescriptive world order, based on the principles of the charter of the United Nations, can deliver the development we all need. Read Summary

Countries such as the U.S. and Britain have taken it upon themselves to decide for us in the developing world, even to interfere in our domestic affairs and to bring about what they call regime change. Read Summary

In most recent times, as the West started being hostile to us, we deliberately declared a Look East policy. Read Summary

Grooming a successor, is it an inheritance? In a democratic party, you don't want leaders appointed that way. They have to be appointed properly by the people. Read Summary

True, some land was bought by a few Cabinet Ministers. They bought the land. No minister, to my knowledge acquired land which was meant for resettlement. Read Summary