Idi Amin

Ugandan dictator

Modern influential 141 sayings

Sayings by Idi Amin

I am a good footballer, a good boxer, a good swimmer, a good horseman. I am a good everything.

1974 — Interview
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I eat human flesh. It is delicious. It gives me strength.

1970s — Reported statement to his inner circle
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I am the wisest man in the world.

1970s — Attributed statement
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I have been called a buffoon and a clown. But I am a military man, a serious military man.

1975 — Interview
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I am not a politician. I am a professional soldier.

1971 — Speech
Strange & Unusual Confirmed

I am the father of all Ugandans.

1970s — Speech
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I am a very simple man, but I have a very strong will.

1970s — Interview
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I would like to have a baby with the Queen of England.

1970s — Letter to Queen Elizabeth II
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I have decided to give myself a new title: 'His Excellency, President for Life, Field Marshal Al Hadji Doctor Idi Amin Dada, VC, DSO, MC, Lord of All the Beasts of the Earth and Fishes of the Seas and Conqueror of the British Empire in Africa in General and Uganda in Particular.'

1976 — Announced on radio
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I am a man of the people. I am a man of God.

1970s — Speech
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I am a very frank person. I say what I mean and I mean what I say.

1970s — Interview
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I have no time for enemies. I have only time for friends.

1970s — Attributed statement
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I am a very good swimmer. I can swim across Lake Victoria.

1970s — Reported boast
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I am a very happy man. I am enjoying my life.

1980s — Interview in exile
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I am a genius. I am a great leader.

1970s — Reported statement
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

My people love me. They call me 'Big Daddy'.

1975 — Interview
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I am a very humble man. I live a very simple life.

1970s — Interview with a journalist
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I am a Muslim, but I respect all religions.

1970s — Speech
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I am a very strong man. I can lift a cow with one hand.

1970s — Reported boast
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I have no regrets. I did what I had to do for my country.

1980s — Interview in exile
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable