Michael Sata quotes

Michael Sata was a Zambian politician who served as the President of Zambia. Nicknamed “King Cobra,” he was known for his fiery speeches and populist approach. He played a significant role in Zambian politics and championed several infrastructure development projects during his presidency. Here are 5 of his quotes:

Dr. Kaunda, although he was running a one-party state, was very close to the West, and that is why he achieved as much as he did. But we drifted away from the West to look for new friends. (Michael Sata)
I have to try and uplift the standard of living for the people in Zambia. If I cannot do that, I will have failed. View quote
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To be a parent, you must be authoritarian. If the Zambians want to succeed, they must learn to work hard, and they should not expect to be treated with kid gloves. View quote
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Mugabe hasn't done anything wrong. It is the imperialists, the capitalist-roaders, who say he is a villain. View quote
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Africa, and Zambia in particular, drifted away from the West for a long time, and we have to reconcile. View quote
Michael Sata

Michael Sata

Michael Sata - Image
Photo: European Communities, 2014 / EC - Audiovisual Service, CC BY 4.0
Occupation: Politician
Born: July 6, 1937
Died: October 28, 2014
Quotes count: 5