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.

- Augusto Pinochet

Sometimes democracy must be bathed in blood.

- Augusto Pinochet

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

- Augusto Pinochet

Had I been a dictator, I would still be governing.

- Augusto Pinochet

Not a single leaf moves in this country if I'm not the one moving it.

- Augusto Pinochet

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

- Augusto Pinochet

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.

- Augusto Pinochet

During 65 years, I have walked the path of duty and discipline... And today, looking back at that long path of service, my soldier's heart stirs and …

- Augusto Pinochet

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

- Augusto Pinochet