"The free world wants to feed South Africa to the Red Crocodile [communism], to appease its hunger."

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Source : "Dictionary of South African Quotations" by Jennifer Crwys-Williams, Penguin Books, (p. 90), 1994.

P. W. Botha

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“Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing.”
“Combat is my profession and fighting was a great way to maintain a combat mindset while preparing to lead Marines in war.”
“An actress once advised me, 'Make sure you do your own laundry - it will keep you honest.'”
“All but universally, human architecture values front elevations over back entrances, public spaces over private. Danny Jessup says that this aspect of architecture is also a reflection of human nature, that most people care more about their appearance than they do about their souls.”
“Only in chaos are we conceivable.”
“People have criticized me because my security detail is larger than the president's. But you must ask yourself: are there more people who want to kill me than who want to kill the president? I can assure you there are.”
“One of the most important responsibilities in the Christian life is to care about others, smile at them, and be a friend to the friendless.”
“Soon Hansel and Gretel came to a little cottage. When they got quite near, they saw that the little house was made of bread and roofed with cake. The windows were transparent sugar." "There must not have been a very strict building code...”

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