Top 14 Jean-Bertrand Aristide Quotes

We must all make peace so that we can all live in peace.

Haiti, Haiti, the further I am from you, the less I breathe. Haiti, I love you, and I will love you always. Always.

The structure of apartheid is still rooted in the Haitian society. When you have apartheid, you don’t see those behind the walls. That is the reality of Haiti.

I know how the American people care for that democratic principle. They want to see their vote respected. As we in Haiti want to see the vote of the people respected.

We are all equal, rich and poor, and we need a society where the people enjoy their rights.

Of course, learning is strengthened and solidified when it occurs in a safe, secure and normal environment.

Peace in the head, peace in the stomach.

In 1994, when I went back to Haiti from exile, we established a Commission for Truth and Justice and Reconciliation. I passed the documents to the next government, and I never heard about it again.

We have problems which will be addressed by Haitians.

As far as we are concerned, we are ready to leave today, tomorrow, at any time, to join the people of Haiti, to share in their suffering, help rebuild the country, moving from misery to poverty with dignity.

When we say ‘democracy‘ we have to mean what we say.

If one suffers we all suffer. Togetherness is strength. Courage.

I will work to bring peace to everyone – whatever economic level – as long as you are Haitian.

The future of Haiti must be linked to the respect of the rights of every single citizen.