Forgive me for using the term 'fat little brother'. It is not a criticism, rather a suggestion that he do some exercises and go on a diet, don't you think? I'm doing this for the gentleman's health.

I am someone who's been in politics for 43 years and I know what I'm doing and what I should do. Have no doubt that I know how to tell the truth and to do so elegantly.

North Americans don't understand... that our country is not just Cuba; our country is also humanity.

I do not conceive of any manifestation of culture, of science, of art, as purposes in themselves. I think the purpose of science and culture is man.

The universities are available only to those who share my revolutionary beliefs.

We do not deny the possibility of peaceful [political] transition, but we are still awaiting the first case.

Men do not shape destiny. Destiny produces the man for the hour.