Robert Mugabe Quotes

A collection of quotes by Robert Mugabe.

Robert Mugabe (1924-2019) was a Zimbabwean revolutionary and politician who served as the Prime Minister and later the President of Zimbabwe. Born in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), Mugabe became politically active in the 1960s and played a leading role in the country's struggle against minority rule of the white minority government. After Zimbabwe gained independence in 1980, he became the nation's first black Prime Minister and later transitioned to President. Mugabe's rule was marked by controversial policies, economic challenges, and the erosion of democratic institutions. After 37 years in power, he was ousted from office in 2017.

We of Africa protest that, in this day and age, we should co

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

Was it not enough punishment and suffering in history that w

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.

I wish to assure you that there can never be any return to t

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.

Countries such as the U.S. and Britain have taken it upon th

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.

We are not hungry... Why foist this food upon us? We don't w

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

True, some land was bought by a few Cabinet Ministers. They

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.

The land is ours. It's not European and we have taken it, we

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.

Our party must continue to strike fear in the heart of the w

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

The only white man you can trust is a dead white man.

The only white man you can trust is a dead white man.