True power lies not in weapons, but in the conviction of one... - Gnassingbé Eyadéma

This quote is attributed to Gnassingbé Eyadéma.

"True power lies not in weapons, but in the conviction of one's purpose."

Gnassingbé Eyadéma Power

President, Dictator Togolese 1937–2005

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