Mobutu Sese Seko

"I am the state, and the state is myself"

"The people must be educated to understand that their leader is their father"

"Zaïre is my property, I can do with it what I wish"

"I have the right to plunder my country because I built it"

"The Western world created Africa's problems, so let them solve them"

"A leader must be firm but fair in his governance"

"Unity and discipline are the foundations of national strength"

"I believe in the power of one man to change a nation"

"Education is the key to lifting people from poverty"

"A nation without vision is a nation without future"

"The people must respect their leader as they respect their god"

"I have given my life to serve this nation"

"Authenticity means returning to our African roots"

"Power flows from the barrel of a gun and the loyalty of soldiers"

"A strong leader knows when to listen and when to command"

"Zaïrianization was necessary to free us from colonial exploitation"

"My enemies are those who oppose progress and national unity"

"A true patriot sacrifices for his country without question"

"The people's welfare is the highest law of the state"

"I have survived every challenge through determination and will"

"Money is the lifeblood of a functioning state"

"Success comes to those bold enough to seize opportunity"

"Peace is built on the foundation of strong leadership"

"A man's legacy is measured by what he leaves his people"

"I did not seek power; power sought me"

"Corruption is the disease of weak nations and weak men"

"History will judge whether I was a savior or a tyrant"

"Family loyalty must come before national loyalty for true strength"

"The masses need a strong father figure to guide them"

"I have transformed Zaïre from chaos into order"