Omar Mukhtar quotes

Omar Mukhtar was a Libyan resistance leader who fought against Italian colonization. Known as the "Lion of the Desert," his courage and leadership inspired his people in their struggle for freedom. He became a symbol of resistance and national pride for Libya. Here are 8 of his quotes:

I took part in all battles. If sometimes I was not there, the operation was likewise carried out under my orders.

Omar Mukhtar

From God we have come and to God we must return.

Omar Mukhtar

I never submitted to the Italian government: I only had conversations with it.

Omar Mukhtar

It is useless for you to ask me single facts. Whatever has been committed against Italy and the Italians for the past ten years was willed and permitted by me, whenever I did not personally take part in the acts themselves. ... The raids, too, were ordered by me and some of them carried out by me.

Omar Mukhtar

I will not leave this place until I achieve one of the two highest levels; martyrhood or victory.

Omar Mukhtar

We do not surrender - we win or die.

Omar Mukhtar

We do not surrender - we win or die. You've to fight the next generation and the next... and I'll live more than my hanger.

Omar Mukhtar