“What kind of peace would that be? A peace in which we would have to accept these violations. We do not accept them. These violations could be sources for incidents. We are acquiring better antiaircraft weapons as time goes by. Today the first ground rocket training unit passed in review units that a…”— Fidel Castro, marxists.org
“There is no sadder picture than a defeated revolution.”— Fidel Castro, marxists.orgTagged: Revolution
“Fear? No one has fear here. The people who struggle for their liberty are never frightened.”— Fidel Castro, marxists.orgTagged: Fear, Political Fights, Working for Freedom, Freedom Fighters
“A socialist revolution does not mean that interests of certain sectors are eliminated without consideration. The interests of the big landholders, bankers, and industrialists were eliminated. No social interest of the lesser levels of society is to be condemned. The revolution will adhere to its wor…”— Fidel Castro, marxists.orgTagged: Communism, Socialism, Small Business Protected, What Socialism Aims To Eliminate
“Little businessmen industrialists have credit today. The revolution has no interest in nationalizing them. The revolution has enough to do with developing the sources of wealth it now has at its disposal. The revolution feels that there can be collaboration from the little businessman and little ind…”— Fidel Castro, marxists.orgTagged: Cuba
“Basically, the revolution has already passed its measures. Nobody need worry. Why not join in this enthusiasm, in this prowess? Why are there still Cubans bothered by this happiness? I asked myself that while watching the parade. Why are some Cubans so incapable of understanding that his happiness c…”— Fidel Castro, marxists.orgTagged: Communism
“Art, culture, university professions, opportunities, honors, elegant clothes were only the privilege of a small minority, a minority represented today with that grace and humor shown by some worker federations in their imitations of the rich. It is astounding to think that today more than 20,000 ath…”— Fidel Castro, marxists.orgTagged: Communism
“Fruits of the revolution are seen everywhere. The first to parade today were the children of the Camilo Cienfuegos school center. We saw the Pioneers parade by with the smile of hope, confidence, and affection. We saw the young rebels parade by. We saw the women of the federation go by. We saw child…”— Fidel Castro, marxists.orgTagged: Cuba
“Long live the Cuban working class! Long live the Latin American sister nations! Long live the nation! Fatherland or death! We shall win!”— Fidel Castro, marxists.orgTagged: Cuba