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:

Democracy is the destiny of humanity; freedom its indestructible arm.

Benito Juárez

There is one thing beyond the reach of perversity. The inevitable failure of history, she will judge us.

Benito Juárez

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.

Benito Juárez

Respect for the rights of others means peace.

Benito Juárez

Mexicans: let us now pledge all our efforts to obtain and consolidate the benefits of peace.

Benito Juárez

May the people and the government respect the rights of all. Between individuals, as between nations, peace means respect for the rights of others.

Benito Juárez

Adversity, Citizen Deputies, discourages none but contemptible peoples.

Benito Juárez

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...

Benito Juárez

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.

Benito Juárez