Top 31 Quotes by Eduard Shevardnadze

I believe politicians should always remain realistic.

You know, to address crowds and make promises does not require very much brains.

I am not responsible for the actions of Saakashvili and even for those of Gamsakhurdia.

I don't want to go down in history as a man who allowed blood to be shed.

Even the pyramids might one day disappear, but not the Palestinians longing for their homeland.

I think my resignation was the only way to avoid bloodshed.

No Georgian has the right to evade or neglect his duties and responsibilities.

But eradicating corruption is not enough to sustain a country.

They're making a song and dance because that serves their immediate interests. But what will happen tomorrow? They will have to pay salaries and pensions.

But the Americans have no extra money. They have their own problems. They can provide financial assistance for two, three, four, or six months at most.