Top 52 Quotes by Sukarno

About Sukarno

These are some quotes by Indonesian author Sukarno Statesman, who lived between June 6, 1901 and June 21, 1970.

I always start from the stand that it is imperialism that needs us, not we who need the imperialists.

I always start from the stand that it is imperialism that needs us, not we who need the imperialists.

Sukarno

The principle of building an economy without foreign monopoly capital has become a principle which, for us, is no longer subject to amendment.

The principle of building an economy without foreign monopoly capital has become a principle which, for us, is no longer subject to amendment.

Sukarno

At least Russia and China didn't call us names when we smiled sweetly at America.

At least Russia and China didn't call us names when we smiled sweetly at America.

Sukarno

If Marcos wants to aid Malaysia, that's his business, but we will continue to crush Malaysia, even if we have to fight alone.

If Marcos wants to aid Malaysia, that's his business, but we will continue to crush Malaysia, even if we have to fight alone.

Sukarno

Like David Copperfield, I was born amidst poverty and grew up in poverty. I did not own shoes. I did not bathe in water from a tap. I did no know about forks and spoons.

Like David Copperfield, I was born amidst poverty and grew up in poverty. I did not own shoes. I did not bathe in water from a tap. I did no know about forks and spoons.

Sukarno

Never, ever forget history.

Never, ever forget history.

Sukarno

I was weaned not on television or Wild West sagas but on stories of nationalism and patriotism. I would sit at my mother's feet by the hour and drink in these exciting tales of the freedom fighters in our family.

Sukarno

Yes, definitely we want to see A or B or C and so forth live safely and soundly. But as mortal creatures, they will disappear in the end. No, we are not struggling above all else for mortal individuals, but rather for the idea of the glorious and powerful nation which sustains the eighty million Indonesians.

Sukarno

The defense of the revolution is the defense of the people.

The defense of the revolution is the defense of the people.

Sukarno

I would adore to make up with the United States of America... Oh, America, what is the matter with you? Why couldn't you have been my friend?

I would adore to make up with the United States of America... Oh, America, what is the matter with you? Why couldn't you have been my friend?

Sukarno

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