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"I can say now: all the combatants who participated in the fight for freedom in South America came to Algeria; it's from there that all those who fought left. We trained them, we arranged for the weapons to reach them, we created networks."

Politics, America, Fight, Freedom, Weapons

"These are the multinationals, like General Motors and Nestle; these are the big industrial groups that weigh, on the monetary scale, much more than big countries like Egypt."

Nation, Countries

"The French colonisation of Algeria lasted a long time: 132 years."

History, Years

"Yes, I am Algerian of Moroccan origin through my parents, but all my life is Algeria. I was born there."

Life, Parents

"Yes, my life is a life of combat; I can say that this has never stopped for a single instant. It is a combat that started for me at the age of 16. I'm 90 years old now, and my motivation hasn't changed; it's the same fervour that drives me."

Motivational, Age, Life, Motivation, Now

"Algeria was therefore only the beginning of something that was in development: this is why I say that it's the global capitalist system that finally reacted against us."

Beginning,

"In two years, there were 22 military coups d'etat, essentially in Africa and the third world. The coup d'etat of Algiers, in 1965, is what opened the path."

Military, World, Years

"It is obvious that taking the country from a state of war to being a lawful state won't be easy."

War, Being, Country, Obvious

"Colonialism is an idea born in the West that drives Western countries - like France, Italy, Belgium, Great Britain - to occupy countries outside of Europe."

Creativity, Idea, Belgium, Countries, Europe

"When someone came to ask us for help, it was sacred. We did not even think twice. We helped them, even if we had only meagre means; we offered them arms, a little bit of money, and in occasion, men."

Man, Men, Money, Help

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Peace, Past, Poor

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Peace, Understanding, Want

"The march of conquest through wild provinces, may be the march of Mind; but not the march of Love."

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Peace, Love, Conquest, March, May

"We make war that we may live in peace."

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Peace, War, May

"The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood."

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Peace, Hope, Brotherhood, Justice

"There will be no lasting peace either in the heart of individuals or in social customs until death is outlawed."

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Peace, Death, Heart, Will

"At the center of non-violence stands the principle of love."

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Peace, Love, Martin Luther King

"War is an instrument entirely inefficient toward redressing wrong; and multiplies, instead of indemnifying losses."

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Peace, War, Wrong

"It is not enough to say we must not wage war. It is necessary to love peace and sacrifice for it."

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Peace, Love, War, Sacrifice

"To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace."

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Peace, War