Francisco Franco

Spanish dictator

Modern influential 166 sayings

Sayings by Francisco Franco

The Catholic Church is the only true Church.

1940s — Speech
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I am not a fascist, I am a nationalist.

1947 — Interview
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

Our regime is a democracy, but a democracy with discipline.

1960s — Interview
Controversial Unverifiable

Spain is a Catholic nation, and it will always be so.

1939 — Speech
Controversial Unverifiable

The only way to govern is with an iron hand.

1930s — Reported saying
Controversial Unverifiable

Marxism is the greatest enemy of Spain.

1937 — Speech
Controversial Unverifiable

We will exterminate the enemies of the Fatherland.

1936 — Speech during the Civil War
Controversial Unverifiable

Better to die with dignity than to live on one's knees.

1930s — Reported saying
Controversial Unverifiable

I don't have enemies; I have opponents.

1960s — Reported saying
Controversial Unverifiable

My conscience is clear.

1970s — Reported saying
Controversial Unverifiable

We have achieved peace, and we will maintain it.

1940s — Speech
Controversial Unverifiable

The future of Spain is in God's hands.

1939 — Speech
Controversial Unverifiable

The Republic was a disaster for Spain.

1939 — Speech
Controversial Unverifiable

I have always served Spain with loyalty.

1970s — Reported saying
Controversial Unverifiable

There is no room for liberalism in Spain.

1939 — Speech
Controversial Unverifiable

The Spanish people love order and authority.

1960s — Interview
Controversial Unverifiable

Our victory was a victory for Christian civilization.

1939 — Speech
Controversial Unverifiable

I am merely an instrument of divine providence.

1930s — Reported saying
Controversial Unverifiable

We must purify Spain.

1936 — Speech
Controversial Unverifiable

The Army is the backbone of the nation.

1939 — Speech
Controversial Unverifiable