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102 Notable Quotes By Hugo Chavez

Famous As: Former President of Venezuela
Born On: July 28, 1954
Died On: March 5, 2013
Born In: Sabaneta, Venezuela
Died At Age: 58
Hugo Chavez was a Venezuelan revolutionary and politician, who served as the President of Venezuela. The Fifth Republic Movement political party was also led by him from the time of its inception, which later merged several other parties to form the 'United Socialist Party of Venezuela,' which he chaired till 2012. ‘Chavismo,’ a political ideology closely associated with the socialism of the 21st century and Bolivarianism, was formed on the ideas, thoughts, style and programs of Chavez. He encouraged Latin American and Caribbean cooperation. We have created a list of some famous thoughts and quotes by the distinguished politician which have been extracted from his works, thoughts, utterances, phrases, speeches, television appearances, slogans and life. Let us zoom through the notable thoughts and quotes by Hugo Chavez.
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There is film of the Americans landing on the moon. Does that mean the moon shot really happened? In the film, the Yanqui flag is flying straight out. So, is there wind on the moon?

There is film of the Americans landing on the moon. Does that mean the moon shot really happened? In the film, the Yanqui flag is flying straight out. So, is there wind on the moon?

Hugo Chavez
There is no doubt whatsoever that the U.S. government, lead by Mr. Bush, planned and participated in a coup d'etat in Venezuela in April, 2002.

There is no doubt whatsoever that the U.S. government, lead by Mr. Bush, planned and participated in a coup d'etat in Venezuela in April, 2002.

Hugo Chavez
Simon Bolivar is the leader of the revolution of this land. He is the leader of the social revolution, the people's revolution, the historical revolution.

Simon Bolivar is the leader of the revolution of this land. He is the leader of the social revolution, the people's revolution, the historical revolution.

Hugo Chavez
The United States is the biggest spender of oil and of all the planet resources. Oil is a very valuable resource for life - electric heaters. We must have to transition ourselves to a post-oil era.

The United States is the biggest spender of oil and of all the planet resources. Oil is a very valuable resource for life - electric heaters. We must have to transition ourselves to a post-oil era.

Hugo Chavez
Aristotle might not recognize it, or others who are at the root of democracy. What type of democracy do you impose with marines and bombs?

Aristotle might not recognize it, or others who are at the root of democracy. What type of democracy do you impose with marines and bombs?

Hugo Chavez
In my opinion, Obama can become one of the biggest frustrations in the history for many people, not for me, but for the people of the United States that voted for him and saw him as a symbol of hope for change.

In my opinion, Obama can become one of the biggest frustrations in the history for many people, not for me, but for the people of the United States that voted for him and saw him as a symbol of hope for change.

Hugo Chavez
I will be very sad and worried if the imperialist government was calling me a great democratic man.

I will be very sad and worried if the imperialist government was calling me a great democratic man.

Hugo Chavez
Raul Reyes was a good revolutionary. I knew him personally.

Raul Reyes was a good revolutionary. I knew him personally.

Hugo Chavez
The United States was born with an imperialist impulse. There has been a long confrontation between Monroe and Bolivar... It is necessary that the Monroe Doctrine be broken.

The United States was born with an imperialist impulse. There has been a long confrontation between Monroe and Bolivar... It is necessary that the Monroe Doctrine be broken.

Hugo Chavez
I don't know anything about Osama Bin Laden that doesn't come to me through the filter of the West and its propaganda.

I don't know anything about Osama Bin Laden that doesn't come to me through the filter of the West and its propaganda.

Hugo Chavez
The media has for us a fundamental priority because it is a weapon for the ideological struggle and a weapon to express to the people the hope that we all have.

The media has for us a fundamental priority because it is a weapon for the ideological struggle and a weapon to express to the people the hope that we all have.

Hugo Chavez
I'm going to show the world that I'm not a tyrant, much less a devil.

I'm going to show the world that I'm not a tyrant, much less a devil.

Hugo Chavez
I neglected my health, and I was reluctant to have medical check-ups. It was a fundamental mistake for a revolutionary, to the Venezuelan people and the international public opinion.

I neglected my health, and I was reluctant to have medical check-ups. It was a fundamental mistake for a revolutionary, to the Venezuelan people and the international public opinion.

Hugo Chavez
Castro has been a teacher for me. A master. Not on ideology but on strategy.

Castro has been a teacher for me. A master. Not on ideology but on strategy.

Hugo Chavez
I was an altar boy. My mother wanted me to be a priest. I am very Christian and Catholic... I'm very faithful.

I was an altar boy. My mother wanted me to be a priest. I am very Christian and Catholic... I'm very faithful.

Hugo Chavez
Artists are never wrong when they paint revolution with the beautiful dress and with the sword. On the horse or by foot. Because revolution is a woman.

Artists are never wrong when they paint revolution with the beautiful dress and with the sword. On the horse or by foot. Because revolution is a woman.

Hugo Chavez
I've learned to appreciate the thinking of John Kennedy.

I've learned to appreciate the thinking of John Kennedy.

Hugo Chavez
The United States should stop being the 'empire' and be concerned about other countries. You've got to be more worried about your own people.

The United States should stop being the 'empire' and be concerned about other countries. You've got to be more worried about your own people.

Hugo Chavez
As Chomsky says here, clearly and in depth, the American empire is doing all it can to consolidate its system of domination. And we cannot allow them to do that. We cannot allow world dictatorship to be consolidated.

As Chomsky says here, clearly and in depth, the American empire is doing all it can to consolidate its system of domination. And we cannot allow them to do that. We cannot allow world dictatorship to be consolidated.

Hugo Chavez
The U.N. system, born after the Second World War, collapsed. It's worthless.

The U.N. system, born after the Second World War, collapsed. It's worthless.

Hugo Chavez
The immoral veto of the United States allowed the Israelis, with impunity, to destroy Lebanon. Right in front of all of us as we stood there watching, a resolution in the council was prevented.

The immoral veto of the United States allowed the Israelis, with impunity, to destroy Lebanon. Right in front of all of us as we stood there watching, a resolution in the council was prevented.

Hugo Chavez
I'm not loved by Hillary Clinton... and I don't love her either.

I'm not loved by Hillary Clinton... and I don't love her either.

Hugo Chavez
It makes one sad to see the sell-out of President Fox; really, it makes one sad. How sad that the president of a people like the Mexicans lets himself become the puppy dog of the empire.

It makes one sad to see the sell-out of President Fox; really, it makes one sad. How sad that the president of a people like the Mexicans lets himself become the puppy dog of the empire.

Hugo Chavez
I was an altar boy. My mother wanted me to be a priest. I am very Christian and Catholic. ... I'm very faithful. I believe in God, in Jesus Christ.

I was an altar boy. My mother wanted me to be a priest. I am very Christian and Catholic. ... I'm very faithful. I believe in God, in Jesus Christ.

Hugo Chavez
My father and my mother were both teachers. They inculcated to us the importance of studies.

My father and my mother were both teachers. They inculcated to us the importance of studies.

Hugo Chavez
Dr. Insulza is quite an idiot, a true idiot. The insipid Dr. Insulza should resign from the secretariat of the OAS for daring to play that role.

Dr. Insulza is quite an idiot, a true idiot. The insipid Dr. Insulza should resign from the secretariat of the OAS for daring to play that role.

Hugo Chavez
It's a lie! I am not an anti-Semite. The World Jewish Congress supported me and said that I am not anti-Semitic.

It's a lie! I am not an anti-Semite. The World Jewish Congress supported me and said that I am not anti-Semitic.

Hugo Chavez
I love Jesus Christ. I am a Christian... I cry when I see injustice, children dying of hunger.

I love Jesus Christ. I am a Christian... I cry when I see injustice, children dying of hunger.

Hugo Chavez
I wish we could begin a new period of normal relations with the government of the United States.

I wish we could begin a new period of normal relations with the government of the United States.

Hugo Chavez
I'm a Christian. I want the world of justice and equality. This is the only way to achieve peace.

I'm a Christian. I want the world of justice and equality. This is the only way to achieve peace.

Hugo Chavez