We [Libyans] support the Palestinian resistance, and all the world supports this. We support their just cause, but we are against terrorism.

Nations whose nationalism is destroyed are subject to ruin.

We put our fingers in the eyes of those who doubt that Libya is ruled by anyone other than its people.

I have nothing to say to him [Ronald Reagan], because he is mad. He is foolish. He is an Israeli dog.

I have said to you before that even if Libya and the United States enter into war, God forbid, you will always remain my son, and I have all the love for you as a son, and I do not want your image to change with me.

Libya has had to put up with too much from the Arabs for whom it has poured forth both blood and money.

The times of Arab nationalism and unity are gone forever.