Benito Mussolini

"Justice is whatever serves the nation's interest."

"Patience is the virtue of the weak; action is the virtue of the strong."

"The beautiful soul understands the need for hierarchy."

"Death is preferable to a life of servitude."

"Education must mold the character as well as inform the mind."

"Knowledge without purpose is mere accumulation."

"Money is only powerful when concentrated in determined hands."

"Health of the nation depends on health of its people."

"Adventure is the birthright of the courageous."

"Imagination without discipline creates only chaos."

"Technology serves those with the will to use it."

"Philosophers talk while leaders act."

"Literature must inspire courage and devotion, not doubt."

"War is the ultimate test of a nation's mettle."

"The greatest motivation is the fear of insignificance."

"Relationships are hierarchies; some lead, others follow."

"Solitude is where the great become greater."

"Kindness is a luxury only the strong can afford."

"Gratitude is owed to those who shaped us."

"Hope without action is a dangerous illusion."

"Love of country must exceed love of individual comfort."

"The family is the foundation of national strength."

"True friendship exists only between those of equal power."

"I desire the company of a man who could sympathize with me, whose eyes would reply to mine."

"The keystone of the Fascist doctrine is its conception of the State."

"War is to man what motherhood is to a woman."

"I am not a pessimist; to say that is to say nothing."

"The foundation of theology is to ascertain the character of God."

"Nothing will be done without my direction and my approval."

"I have never lost sight of my objective, which is the greatness of my country."