I was only an aspiring dictator. I was never a real dictator.

Everything I did, all my actions, all of the problems I had I dedicate to God and to Chile, because I kept Chile from becoming Communist.

Don't forget that in the history of the world, there was a plebiscite, in which Christ and Barabbas were being judged, and the people chose Barabbas.

Sometimes democracy must be bathed in blood.

The rich people are those who create wealth, and you have to treat them well so they continue to give wealth.

Rome cut off the heads of Christians and they continued to reappear one way or another. Something similar happens with Marxists.

The only solution to the issue of human rights is oblivion.

I'm not someone who usually sends out threats. I warn only once. The day they touch one of my men, the rule of law is over.

The nation is trying to make Chile a country of proprietors, not of proletarians.

I'm looking at them from above, because God put me there.

I will die. The person who succeeds me will also have to die. But elections, you won't have.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Love is the greatest strength.

This world can be quite wonderful once you let yourself be a part of it. It’s on your side, you know?

Devote yourself to reading.

Mary, ' said her mother. 'We don't like sarcasm ' 'You mightn't like it, ' said Mary. 'But I love it.

A person is a person because he recognizes others as persons.

Zen pretty much comes down to three things -- everything changes; everything is connected; pay attention.

All the exciting contests and travel and sponsorships are cool, but I like to be able to have influence on people and on youngsters.

I love actors, and I'm passionate about the creative process of acting and filmmaking.

If there's anything more arrogant than a Marine on a horse, it's one in a plane.