In the minds and souls of the modern day Vietnamese-American, whose family fled the fall of Saigon to the communists … Ho Chi Minh is seen as akin to Hitler — perhaps even worse?
But to the average American or even American scholar — they look at “Uncle Ho” with admiration?
Ho Chi Minh, a prominent Vietnamese communist leader and key figure in Vietnam’s struggle for independence, is remembered for various quotes that encapsulate his philosophy and approach to leadership, independence, and the people. Some of his notable quotes are:
- “You can kill ten of our men for every one we kill of yours. But even at those odds, you will lose and we will win.” oai_citation:1,TOP 25 QUOTES BY HO CHI MINH | A-Z Quotes.
- “Nothing is more precious than independence and liberty.”
- “You will kill 10 of our men, and we will kill 1 of yours, and in the end it will be you who tire of it.”
- “It was patriotism, not communism, that inspired me.”
- “The Vietnamese people deeply love independence, freedom, and peace.” oai_citation:2,Ho Chi Minh Quotes – BrainyQuote.
- “To reap a return in ten years, plant trees. To reap a return in 100, cultivate the people.”
- “It was patriotism, not communism, that inspired me.” (Repeated) oai_citation:3,Hồ Chí Minh Quotes (Author of The Prison Diary of Ho Chi Minh).
- “The hour has struck to save the country. We must sacrifice down to the last drop of our blood to defend our land. Long live independent and unified Vietnam! Long live the victory of the Resistance War.” oai_citation:4,24 of the Best Quotes By Ho Chi Minh | Quoteikon.
These quotes highlight Ho Chi Minh’s unwavering commitment to Vietnamese independence and his strategic insight into the resilience and determination necessary to achieve it. They also reflect his emphasis on patriotism over ideology and his belief in the importance of nurturing and investing in people for long-term progress.