Che Guevara

Revolutionary icon

Modern influential 140 sayings

Sayings by Che Guevara

I am not an adventurer, but one of those who risks his skin to prove his truths.

1965 — Letter to his parents
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The risk of a wrong decision is preferable to the terror of indecision.

Undated — Written work
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Where there's a will, there's a way. And if there isn't, we'll make one.

Undated — Attributed to him, often used as a motivational phrase
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The only way to fight for socialism is to make it irresistible.

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I have a lot of dreams, but I don't sleep.

Undated — Attributed to him, often cited for his tireless dedication
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The revolution is a continuous process of change.

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The most important thing is to never stop dreaming.

Undated — Speech
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I am not interested in being a hero. I am interested in being a revolutionary.

Undated — Interview
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The revolution is a struggle for human dignity.

Undated — Speech
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The only way to defeat imperialism is to fight it everywhere.

Undated — Speech
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My life has been a constant struggle against injustice.

Undated — Written works or interviews, reflecting on his life's purpose
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The revolution is a school of courage.

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The most important thing is to make a stand.

Undated — Speech
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I am a communist, and I will be a communist until the last day of my life.

Undated — Interview
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The only way to be truly alive is to live for something greater than yourself.

Undated — Speech
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I am not a saint, but I am a revolutionary.

Undated — Interview
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The most important thing is to never give up.

Undated — Speech
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I am a soldier of the people.

Undated — Interview
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Hatred as an element of struggle; unbending hatred for the enemy, which makes a man into an effective, violent, selective, cold-blooded killing machine.

1967 — Message to the Tricontinental
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I am not Christ or a philanthropist, I am all the contrary of a Christ.

1963 — Interview with Jean Daniel, L'Express
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