I have reached the conclusion, a bit late perhaps, that speeches should be short.
FIDEL CASTROI have reached the conclusion, a bit late perhaps, that speeches should be short.
FIDEL CASTROWe do not deny the possibility of peaceful political transition, but we are still awaiting the first case.
FIDEL CASTROIn the Third World, there are 1.3 billion poor people. In other words, one out of every three inhabitants lives in poverty.
FIDEL CASTROCondemn me, it does not matter: history will absolve me.
FIDEL CASTROThe universities are available only to those who share my revolutionary beliefs.
FIDEL CASTROForgive me for using the term ‘fat little brother’. It is not a criticism, rather a suggestion that he do some exercises and go on a diet, don’t you think? I’m doing this for the gentleman’s health.
FIDEL CASTROA revolution is not a bed of roses. A revolution is a struggle between the future and the past.
FIDEL CASTROIdeas do not need weapons, to the extent that they can convince the great masses.
FIDEL CASTROOn birthdays I avoid taking hasty or impulsive measures.
FIDEL CASTROThere is not Communism or Marxism, but representative democracy and social justice in a well-planned economy.
FIDEL CASTROIf people call me Christian, not from the standpoint of religion but from the standpoint of social vision, I declare that I am a Christian.
FIDEL CASTROI find capitalism repugnant. It is filthy, it is gross, it is alienating because it causes war, hypocrisy and competition.
FIDEL CASTRONo thieves, no traitors, no interventionists! This time the revolution is for real!
FIDEL CASTROA revolution is a struggle to the death between the future and the past.
FIDEL CASTROA smart policy should be one that tends to receive the capitals, pays the price for that capital – which is the interest – returns the capital and in the end the factories, the industries, are left to remain in the country.
FIDEL CASTROIdeas do not need weapons.
FIDEL CASTRO