Thomas Sankara

President, Revolutionary Leader Burkinabè 1949 – 1987

Radical president of Burkina Faso assassinated in a coup.

385 quotes

"Adventure awaits those who dare to seek it."
Adventure
"The imagination is the beginning of creation."
Imagination
"Technology without conscience is dangerous."
Technology
"History repeats itself when we fail to learn from it."
History
"Philosophy without action is meaningless."
Philosophy
"Literature preserves the memory of a people."
Literature
"Politics is the art of serving the people."
Politics
"War destroys; peace builds."
War
"Motivation comes from within, not from others."
Motivation
"Inspiration is found in the struggle."
Inspiration
"Relationships require trust and honesty."
Relationships
"Solitude is a time for reflection and growth."
Solitude
"We must teach our children to think, not what to think."
Education
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
Dreams
"Success is measured by the welfare of the people."
Success
"Friendship is a treasure to be valued."
Friendship
"Hope is the foundation of all progress."
Hope
"Courage is the ability to act despite fear."
Courage
"Change begins with a single brave act."
Change
"Education is the most powerful weapon against poverty."
Education
"Knowledge must be applied to be valuable."
Knowledge
"Time waits for no one; use it wisely."
Time
"Truth is the foundation of justice."
Truth
"Freedom is the right of every human being."
Freedom
"Peace is the goal of all struggle."
Peace
"Nature provides for those who respect it."
Nature
"Art expresses the soul of a people."
Art
"Science is the study of how things work."
Science
"Music elevates the spirit."
Music
"Faith gives strength to face any challenge."
Faith