Benito Juárez quotes

Benito Juárez was a Mexican lawyer and statesman who served as president of Mexico. Known for his efforts to promote liberal reforms and resist foreign intervention, he is a national hero in Mexico. He championed equality, justice, and the separation of church and state. Here are 10 of his quotes:

In use of the broad powers with which I have been invested, I have found it proper to declare that 1. Priests of any cult who, abusing their ministry, excite hate or disrespect for our laws, our government, or its rights, will be punished by three years' imprisonment or deportation. 2. Because of the present crisis all cathedral chapters are suppressed, except for that of Guadalajara because of its patriotic behavior. 3. Priests of all cults are forbidden from wearing their vestments or any other distinguishing garment outside of the churches... All violators will be punished with fines of ten to one hundred pesos or imprisonment from fifteen to sixty days. (Benito Juárez)
Democracy is the destiny of humanity; freedom its indestructible arm. View quote
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There is one thing beyond the reach of perversity. The inevitable failure of history, she will judge us. View quote
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The government of the republic will fulfill its duty to defend its independence, to repel foreign aggression, and accept the struggle to which it has been provoked, counting on the unanimous spirit of the Mexicans and on the fact that sooner or later the cause of rights and justice will triumph. View quote
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Respect for the rights of others means peace. View quote
Benito Juárez
Mexicans: let us now pledge all our efforts to obtain and consolidate the benefits of peace. View quote
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May the people and the government respect the rights of all. Between individuals, as between nations, peace means respect for the rights of others. View quote
Benito Juárez
Adversity, Citizen Deputies, discourages none but contemptible peoples. View quote
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There is no help but in defense but I can assure you... the Imperial Government will not succeed in subduing the Mexicans, and its armies will not have a single day of peace... View quote
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Mexicans: let us now pledge all our efforts to obtain and consolidate the benefits of peace. Under its auspices, the protection of the laws and of the authorities will be sufficient for all the inhabitants of the Republic. May the people and the government respect the rights of all. Between individuals, as between nations, peace means respect for the rights of others. View quote
Benito Juárez