10 Quotes & Sayings By Robert Mugabe

Robert Gabriel Mugabe (born 21 February 1924) is the second and current president of Zimbabwe and was Prime Minister from 1980 to 1987 and again from 1989 to 1997. He co-founded the ZANU–PF political party, which has dominated Zimbabwean politics since independence in 1980. After seizing power, he initiated a land reform program known as "fast track land reform," which caused the de facto nationalization of commercial farms. Robert Mugabe is also known for his authoritarian tendencies and stepping down from the presidency in 2017 Read more

Following the resignation of former president, Robert Mugabe resigned as President on 4 November 2017. He was succeeded by Emmerson Mnangagwa.

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We are living in a generation where people ‘in love’ are free to touch each other’s private parts but are not allowed to touch each other’s phones because they are private. Robert Mugabe
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Cooperation and respect for each other will advance the cause of human rights worldwide. Confrontation, vilification, and double standards will not. Robert Mugabe
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The land is ours. It's not European and we have taken it, we have given it to the rightful people... Those of white extraction who happen to be in the country and are farming are welcome to do so, but they must do so on the basis of equality. Robert Mugabe
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We of Africa protest that, in this day and age, we should continue to be treated as lesser human beings than other races. Robert Mugabe
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Was it not enough punishment and suffering in history that we were uprooted and made helpless slaves not only in new colonial outposts but also domestically. Robert Mugabe
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True, some land was bought by a few Cabinet Ministers. They bought the land. No minister, to my knowledge acquired land which was meant for resettlement. Robert Mugabe
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I've just concluded - since President Obama endorses the same-sex marriage, advocates homosexual people, and enjoys an attractive countenance - thus if it becomes necessary, I shall travel to Washington, D.C., get down on my knee, and ask his hand. Robert Mugabe
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Countries such as the U.S. and Britain have taken it upon themselves to decide for us in the developing world, even to interfere in our domestic affairs and to bring about what they call regime change. Robert Mugabe
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I have been given a list of 35 white farmers in Mashonaland West alone. We say no to whites owning our land, and they should go... They can own companies and apartments... but not the soil. It is ours, and that message should ring loud and clear in Britain and the United States. Robert Mugabe