Anwar Sadat
1918 - 1981
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Quotes
Biography
Anwar Sadat was an Egyptian politician who served as the third President of Egypt from 1970 until his assassination in 1981. He was a prominent figure in the Arab world and played a key role in the Arab-Israeli peace process. Sadat notably signed the Camp David Accords in 1978, which led to a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel in 1979, for which he was jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin. Despite facing criticism for his domestic policies, Sadat's efforts towards reconciliation with Israel have left a lasting impact on the region.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
There can be hope only for a society which acts as one big family, not as many separate ones.
2
There are fathers who do not love their children; there is no grandfather who does not adore his grandson.
3
We are ready to sacrifice our souls, our children and our families so as not to give up Iraq. We say this so no one will think that America is capable of breaking the will of the Iraqis with its weapons.
4
Fear is, I believe, a most effective tool in destroying the soul of an individual - and the soul of a people.
5
I'm not dying for my country; I am dying for principles.