Yasser Arafat

President, Liberation Leader Palestinian 1929 – 2004

Palestinian leader who founded the PLO.

398 quotes

"We accept the State of Palestine on the borders of 4th of June 1967. This means Palestinian state, with Jerusalem as its capital."
Peace
"I am confident that we will be able to overcome all the challenges we face, together."
Hope
"The Palestinian people does not exist. The creation of a Palestinian state is only a means for continuing our struggle against the state of Israel."
Politics
"We will make Israel and the world pay a heavy price for crimes against our people."
Justice
"Martyrdom is the highest honor that can befall a man."
Courage
"I have not come here with a feeling of triumph and fate; I have come here with a feeling of responsibility."
Leadership
"Peace will come when the Arabs will love their children more than they hate Israel."
Peace
"We are not going to leave. We are determined to stay and fight."
Perseverance
"The Palestinian struggle is not a struggle for territory as much as it is a struggle for justice."
Justice
"We believe that the future of Palestine lies in its own hands."
Freedom
"History will prove that we were right."
History
"Education is the foundation upon which nations build their future."
Education
"We must teach our children to understand the value of peace."
Family
"Time is on the side of those who are patient and persistent."
Time
"A nation without unity cannot stand against its enemies."
Strength
"Our people have suffered enough; now is the time for healing."
Hope
"The moral authority of a leader is measured by their commitment to their people."
Leadership
"We seek not revenge, but recognition of our rights."
Peace
"Every child deserves the opportunity to grow in peace and security."
Family
"The struggle continues until justice is achieved."
Perseverance
"Democracy means respecting the will of the people."
Politics
"We are committed to building a nation of laws, not of men."
Politics
"Knowledge is the weapon that empowers the oppressed."
Knowledge
"Our culture and heritage define who we are as a people."
Art
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but action despite it."
Courage
"The Palestinian cause is the cause of all oppressed peoples."
Justice
"We will negotiate from strength, not from weakness."
Power
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
Dreams
"Unity among our people is our greatest strength."
Strength
"We seek a homeland where our children can live safely."
Hope