Thomas Sankara

President, Revolutionary Leader Burkinabè 1949 – 1987

Radical president of Burkina Faso assassinated in a coup.

385 quotes

"Ideas are not born in vacuum; they have roots."
Philosophy
"Our task is not to rediscover the past; it is to build the future."
Dreams
"A country that does not feed its people cannot claim legitimacy."
Politics
"The weapon of criticism cannot replace the criticism of weapons."
War
"We must invent our own solutions based on our own reality."
Creativity
"Progress is achieved through struggle, not words."
Motivation
"Self-reliance is the answer to the stifling of poverty and exploitation."
Success
"The imperialist has no right to be here."
Justice
"Art must serve the people."
Art
"Technology should serve the needs of the people."
Technology
"Time is the currency of life; do not waste it."
Time
"Faith in our ability to change is the foundation of change."
Faith
"The people themselves must become the primary force of transformation."
Leadership
"Work is not a burden when it serves humanity."
Work
"Happiness comes from serving others, not from possessing things."
Happiness
"Love is the greatest force known to humanity."
Love
"Family is the foundation upon which society is built."
Family
"Hope is the strength of the oppressed."
Hope
"Knowledge is power when it is shared."
Knowledge
"Truth will always triumph in the end."
Truth
"Music is the language of the soul."
Music
"Beauty exists in the struggle for justice."
Beauty
"Death is not the greatest loss in life; giving up is."
Death
"Patience is the virtue of the wise."
Patience
"Kindness is the greatest form of strength."
Kindness
"Inner strength comes from conviction and purpose."
Strength
"Fear is the enemy of progress."
Fear
"True power lies in the hands of the people."
Power
"Money is merely a tool; it should not become the master."
Money
"Health is the greatest wealth."
Health