Muammar Gaddafi

Dictator, Authoritarian Leader Libyan 1942 – 2011

Libyan dictator overthrown during Arab Spring uprising.

391 quotes

"Beauty is a reflection of inner truth"
Beauty
"Music is the voice of the people"
Music
"Faith without action is empty words"
Faith
"The leader serves the people, not the reverse"
Leadership
"Work ennobles the human spirit"
Work
"Perseverance overcomes all obstacles"
Perseverance
"Gratitude strengthens the bonds of community"
Gratitude
"Creativity is the highest form of human expression"
Creativity
"Justice delayed is justice denied"
Justice
"Kindness is a sign of wisdom, not weakness"
Kindness
"Fear is the prison of the mind"
Fear
"Power without responsibility is tyranny"
Power
"Money is a tool, not a master"
Money
"Health is the wealth that cannot be purchased"
Health
"Adventure builds character and understanding"
Adventure
"Imagination is the birthplace of all progress"
Imagination
"Science must serve humanity, not dominate it"
Science
"Philosophy examines the questions that matter"
Philosophy
"Literature preserves the wisdom of ages"
Literature
"War is the failure of all other solutions"
War
"Motivation comes from purpose, not profit"
Motivation
"Inspiration strikes those prepared to receive it"
Inspiration
"Relationships are built on trust and honesty"
Relationships
"Solitude allows for true self-reflection"
Solitude
"The revolution must be continuous and eternal"
Change
"Bureaucracy is the enemy of progress"
Politics
"Education should liberate, not constrain"
Education
"The voice of the people cannot be silenced"
Freedom
"To understand power, study those who hold it"
Power
"Perseverance is the path to all achievement"
Perseverance