Abdel Gamal Nasser

President, Pan-Arab Leader Egyptian 1918 – 1970

Egyptian president who led Arab nationalism and anti-imperialism.

386 quotes

"Peace is more important than all justice; and peace was not made for the sake of justice, but justice for the sake of peace."
Peace
"We are not a nation of politicians; we are a nation of believers."
Faith
"The people are my teachers."
Education
"Freedom is the alphabet with which all other values are spelled."
Freedom
"We must build a new world. Let us therefore edify it together."
Hope
"Imperialism is the lowest stage of a dying capitalism."
Politics
"The Arab world is the cradle of civilization; it is our duty to be its guardian."
History
"Technology should serve humanity, not enslave it."
Technology
"A true leader must be willing to stand alone."
Leadership
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
Dreams
"Unity is strength; division is weakness."
Strength
"We must educate our children to think for themselves."
Knowledge
"The struggle for freedom is eternal; it has no final victory."
Courage
"Wisdom comes from experience, not from years alone."
Wisdom
"A nation without culture is a nation without soul."
Art
"Patience is not weakness; it is the foundation of strength."
Patience
"We cannot change the past, but we can shape the future."
Change
"The path to greatness is paved with perseverance."
Perseverance
"Music is the language of the soul."
Music
"In unity, there is power; in division, there is ruin."
Power
"The true measure of a man is how he treats those who can do nothing for him."
Kindness
"Justice delayed is justice denied."
Justice
"We must have the courage to face our fears."
Fear
"Work is the foundation of all progress."
Work
"The greatest wealth is a peaceful mind."
Happiness
"Every nation must find its own path to development."
"Truth is like a lion; let it loose, it will defend itself."
Truth
"The family is the foundation of society."
Family
"We must respect the beliefs of others, even if we do not share them."
"A leader's true strength lies in his wisdom, not his weapons."
Leadership