Quotes by Ian Smith

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• I always try to be reasonable and effective.
• Freedom. And Justice. If you have those two, it covers everything. You must stick to those principles and have the courage of your convictions.
• Everything we did was criticized. For about thirty years we lived with the world against us, accusing us of things we didn't do!
• Declaring independence was the most traumatic decision I had to live up to. Because I didn't want to do it.
• 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.
• If my children were hungry I should think I would steal to feed them.
• Every human being makes mistakes.