Ian Smith

“Declaring independence was the most traumatic decision I had to live up to. Because I didn't want to do it.”

“I would say colonialism is a wonderful thing. It spread civilization to Africa. Before it they had no written language, no wheel as we know it, no schools, no hospitals, not even normal clothing.”

“If my children were hungry I should think I would steal to feed them.”

“Freedom. And Justice. If you have those two, it covers everything. You must stick to those principles and have the courage of your convictions.”

“I always try to be reasonable and effective.”

“Every human being makes mistakes.”

“Poor air quality, which can be influenced by a variety of fumes, chemicals and allergens, is arguably the leading cause of triggers for most asthmatics in urban areas.”

“The only violence was when these so-called 'freedom fighters' terrorized the poor Africans in the villages... They were told what to do and who to support.”

“Everything we did was criticized. For about thirty years we lived with the world against us, accusing us of things we didn't do!”

“The risk from viruses is an unanswered question - and it won't be answered until you have had organs transplanted into humans over many years.”