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Oriana Fallaci

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A name that surfaces again and again in collections of great quotes, Oriana Fallaci clearly understood the power of language. Oriana Fallaci's observations on Courage are as sharp as their thoughts on Religion, revealing genuine breadth of mind. Discover 13 of Oriana Fallaci's most memorable quotes, ranging across Courage, Religion, Freedom, War, and Power. Here is a taste of their wisdom: "I am known for a life spent in the struggle for freedom, and freedom includes the freedom of religion."

“Have you ever thought that war is a madhouse and that everyone in the war is a patient?”

— Oriana Fallaci

War

All Quotes by Oriana Fallaci

“I have reached the conclusion that those who have physical courage also have moral courage. Physical courage is a great test.”

— Oriana Fallaci

Courage

“The increased presence of Muslims in Italy and in Europe is directly proportional to our loss of freedom.”

— Oriana Fallaci

Freedom

“I am an atheist, and if an atheist and a pope think the same things, there must be something true. There must be some human truth that is beyond religion.”

— Oriana Fallaci

Religion

“War is something Arafat sends others to do for him. That is, the poor souls who believe in him. This pompous incompetent caused the failure of the Camp David negotiations, Clinton's mediation.”

— Oriana Fallaci

Failure

“Physical courage is a great test.”

— Oriana Fallaci

Courage

“In my old age, I have been thinking about this, and I have reached the conclusion that those who have physical courage also have moral courage.”

— Oriana Fallaci

Courage

“I don't want to hear about my death.”

— Oriana Fallaci

Death

“Have you ever thought that war is a madhouse and that everyone in the war is a patient?”

— Oriana Fallaci

War

“I feel less alone when I read the books of Ratzinger.”

— Oriana Fallaci

Alone

“I cry, sometimes, because I'm not 20 years younger, and I'm not healthy. But if I were, I would even sacrifice my writing to enter politics.”

— Oriana Fallaci

Politics

“Whether it comes from a despotic sovereign or an elected president, from a murderous general or a beloved leader, I see power as an inhuman and hateful phenomenon.”

— Oriana Fallaci

Power

“I am known for a life spent in the struggle for freedom, and freedom includes the freedom of religion.”

— Oriana Fallaci

Freedom