Evita Peron quotes

Eva Perón was an Argentine actress and politician, widely adored as the First Lady of Argentina. Her passionate advocacy for the poor and for women's rights made her a beloved and influential figure in Argentine history. She became an enduring symbol of hope and social justice for millions. Here are 23 of her quotes:

I demanded more rights for women because I know what women had to put up with.

Evita Peron

Shadows cannot see themselves in the mirror of the sun.

Evita Peron

I am only a sparrow amongst a great flock of sparrows.

Evita Peron

If I have to apply five turns to the screw each day for the happiness of Argentina, I will do it.

Evita Peron

My biggest fear in life is to be forgotten.

Evita Peron

Answer violence with violence. If one of us falls today, five of them must fall tomorrow.

Evita Peron

Where there is a worker, there lies a nation.

Evita Peron

When the rich think about the poor, they have poor ideas.

Evita Peron

Time is my greatest enemy.

Evita Peron

I am only a simple woman who lives to serve Peron and my people.

Evita Peron

To convince oneself that one has the right to live decently takes time.

Evita Peron

Our President has declared that the only privileged person in our country are the children.

Evita Peron

In government, one actress is enough.

Evita Peron

I know that, like every woman of the people, I have more strength than I appear to have.

Evita Peron

The nation's government has just handed me the bill that grants us our civil rights. I am receiving it before you, certain that I am accepting this on behalf of all Argentinean women, and I can feel my hands tremble with joy as they grasp the laurel proclaiming victory.

Evita Peron

Keeping books on social aid is capitalistic nonsense. I just use the money for the poor. I can't stop to count it.

Evita Peron

I had watched for many years and seen how a few rich families held much of Argentina's wealth and power in their hands. So Peron and the government brought in an eight hour working day, sickness pay and fair wages to give poor workers a fair go .

Evita Peron

I am my own woman.

Evita Peron

One cannot accomplish anything without fanatacism.

Evita Peron

I will return and I will be a million.

Evita Peron