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

Capitalism is using its money; we socialists throw it away.

I never saw a contradiction between the ideas that sustain me and the ideas of that symbol, of that extraordinary figure, Jesus Christ.

The duty of every revolutionary is to make revolution

I find capitalism repugnant. It is filthy, it is gross, it is alienating... because it causes war, hypocrisy and competition.

I am Fidel Castro and we have come to liberate Cuba.

Cuba has the cleanest and most-educated prostitutes in the world.