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Elena Ceaușescu
10 quotes
“Come off it! You can't sell me the idea that Mr. Peanut [then US President Jimmy Carter] can give me an Illi-whatsis diploma but not any from Washington. I will not go to Illi-whatever it is. I will not!”
Elena Ceaușescu (1916–1989) said by 1989 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Promise them something. Talk to them!”
Elena Ceaușescu (1916–1989) first seen 1989 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: To her husband Nicolae Ceaușescu, as the crowd he was speaking to turned ugly (21 Dec 1989)
“Victoraș [a diminutive], take care of the children!”
Elena Ceaușescu (1916–1989) first seen 1989 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Elena to General Victor Stănculescu as she and Nicolae fled from a mob into a waiting helicopter (22 December 1989)
“We live in a normal apartment, just like every other citizen. We have ensured an apartment for every citizen through corresponding laws.”
Elena Ceaușescu (1916–1989) first seen 1989 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Statements at trial (25 December 1989)
“We will not sign any statement. We will speak only at the National Assembly, because we have worked hard for the people all our lives. We have sacrificed all our lives to the people. And we will not betray our people here.”
Elena Ceaușescu (1916–1989) first seen 1989 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Statements at trial (25 December 1989)
“Such impudence! I am a member and the chairwoman of the Academy of Sciences. You cannot talk to me in such a way!”
Elena Ceaușescu (1916–1989) first seen 1989 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Statements at trial (25 December 1989), in response to being asked who wrote her scientific papers
“Everyone has the right to die as they wish.”
Elena Ceaușescu (1916–1989) said by 1989 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Don't tie us up. It's a shame, a disgrace. I brought you up like a mother. Why are you doing this? If you want to kill us, kill us together. We will always be together.”
Elena Ceaușescu (1916–1989) said by 1989 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“[to a soldier who bumped into her] You keep away from me, you motherfucker.”
Elena Ceaușescu (1916–1989) said by 1989 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Look, they are going to shoot us like dogs. I can't believe this. Is the death penalty still in force in Romania?”
Elena Ceaușescu (1916–1989) first seen 1989 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Statements made by Elena in the minutes between the conviction of the Ceaușescus and their execution (25 December 1989)