Foday Sankoh

Rebel Leader, War Criminal Sierra Leonean 1937 – 2002

RUF leader responsible for atrocities in Sierra Leone.

440 quotes

"The music of a people tells the story of their struggle and their hope."
Music
"Kindness is an act of rebellion in a world of indifference."
Kindness
"Time is the judge of all actions and all men."
Time
"A dream deferred is a wound that never truly heals."
Dreams
"The beauty of humanity lies in its ability to forgive."
Beauty
"Gratitude transforms the ordinary into the sacred."
Gratitude
"In solitude, we find the voice that society tries to silence."
Solitude
"Adventure is not found in distant lands, but in the courage to be yourself."
Adventure
"History is written by those who survive, but truth belongs to those who remember."
History
"The greatest weapon against tyranny is an educated mind."
Knowledge
"Perseverance is the only guarantee that today's suffering becomes tomorrow's strength."
Perseverance
"Love is the only force that cannot be defeated by war."
Love
"Creativity is the breath of freedom."
Creativity
"Imagination is the birthplace of revolution."
Imagination
"A society without art is a society without a soul."
Art
"Science teaches us to question; faith teaches us to believe. Both are necessary."
Science
"The technology of tomorrow will be worthless if we do not build the morality of today."
Technology
"Politics is the art of making impossible choices bearable."
Politics
"Philosophy is the compass that prevents us from walking in circles."
Philosophy
"Literature preserves the voice of those the world tried to silence."
Literature
"Health is not merely the absence of disease; it is the presence of purpose."
Health
"Happiness is found not in what we acquire, but in what we contribute."
Happiness
"Success measured only in material gain is a hollow victory."
Success
"The friendship that survives hardship is the friendship worth keeping."
Friendship
"Humor is the weapon of the oppressed; laughter is the sound of resistance."
Humor
"Death reminds us that life is not infinite, and therefore not to be wasted."
Death
"Nature teaches patience to those willing to listen."
Nature
"Motivation comes from purpose; inspiration comes from struggle."
Motivation
"A relationship built on lies will crumble like sand in the tide."
Relationships
"The money we leave behind is meaningless; the values we instill are eternal."
Money