Yasser Arafat

President, Liberation Leader Palestinian 1929 – 2004

Palestinian leader who founded the PLO.

398 quotes

"We seek a state that respects the rights of all people."
Justice
"History will judge those who denied our rights."
History
"Our struggle is not against a people, but against imperialism and occupation."
Politics
"The Palestinian flag will fly over our independent state."
Hope
"We have chosen non-violent resistance as our primary tool."
Peace
"Every generation must renew its commitment to freedom."
Inspiration
"The power of the people is greater than any army."
Strength
"We believe in the possibility of peace with justice."
Peace
"Our land is not for sale, it is for our children."
Family
"I speak for those who have no voice in the world."
Leadership
"The right to return is non-negotiable for every Palestinian."
Justice
"We have endured because we believe in tomorrow."
Hope
"Education is the foundation upon which we build our future."
Education
"The martyrs of our people live forever in our hearts."
"We will achieve our goals through determination and sacrifice."
Perseverance
"Jerusalem belongs to the Palestinian people."
Politics
"Our children deserve to grow up in peace and security."
Hope
"The struggle of our people is the struggle for humanity."
Justice
"We accept the existence of Israel, but not the occupation."
Peace
"My people will achieve independence through their own efforts."
"The world must listen to the voice of the Palestinian people."
Justice
"We are willing to share this land, but not to be dominated."
Peace
"Every Palestinian child has the right to hope for the future."
Hope
"Our culture and heritage must be preserved for future generations."
"The occupation has created millions of refugees and displaced persons."
Justice
"We seek a just peace based on international law and UN resolutions."
Peace
"The Palestinian people are resilient and will never give up."
Strength
"We have the right to defend ourselves against occupation."
Courage
"The world owes it to our people to recognize our state."
Justice
"Peace is possible if both sides truly desire it."
Hope