I am the object of criticism around the world. But I think that since I am being discussed, then I am on the right track.

- Kim Jong Il

We oppose the reactionary policies of the U.S. government but we do not oppose the American people. We want to have many good friends in the United S…

- Kim Jong Il

Karl Marx made a great contribution to the liberation cause of mankind, and because of his immortal exploits his name is still enshrined in the heart…

- Kim Jong Il

The physical life of an individual person is limited, but the life of the masses united as an independent social-political organism is immortal. Only…

- Kim Jong Il

A man who dreads trials and difficulties cannot become a revolutionary. If he is to become a revolutionary with an indomitable fighting spirit, he mu…

- Kim Jong Il

National defense is the sacred duty of the young and all other people.

- Kim Jong Il

Great ideology creates great times.

- Kim Jong Il

Nothing is impossible for a man with a strong will. The possible is in store only for a man who loves the future. There is no word "impossible" in th…

- Kim Jong Il

Imperialist aid is a noose of plunder and subjugation, aimed at robbing 10 and even 100 things for one thing that is given.

- Kim Jong Il