13+ Alija Izetbegovic Quotes On Education, Death And West Pdf

Alija Izetbegovic was a Bosniak activist who was the first president of Bosnia and Herzegovina after it declared independence in 1992. He was known for his activism in the 1970s, when he wrote the Islamic Declaration which called for the establishment of an Islamic state in Bosnia. He served as president until 1996, and continued to be an influential figure in Bosnian politics until his death in 2003. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Alija Izetbegovic on life, education, leadership.

I believe that the people, instead of pretty lies, should be told the truth, no matter how ugly it may be. What can we do, destiny hasn't been kind to us; but, with the help of God, we will prevail. — Alija Izetbegovic

Bosnia is a complicated country: three religions, three nations and those "others". Nationalism is strong in all three nations; in two of them there are a lot of racism, chauvinism, separatism; and now we are supposed to make a state out of that. — Alija Izetbegovic

The international community is pushing things forward in Bosnia... but it is doing it at expense of the Muslim people. I feel it as an injustice, these are the things that I cannot live with. — Alija Izetbegovic

As far as the sovereignty of Bosnia-Hercegovina is concerned we agreed to have limited sovereignty for a limited time and that is clear from the Dayton Agreement. — Alija Izetbegovic

In these negotiations we are not a helpless object, although great world powers are involved. We play an active role and try to influence our destiny; we have our own trump cards and we use them. — Alija Izetbegovic

Our goal: the Islamization of Muslims. Our methods: to believe and to struggle. — Alija Izetbegovic

When a man is ill,he has only one wish -to gain health,and when he does -then come a hundred wishes and he turns even unhappier than when he was lying sick in bed — Alija Izetbegovic

People complain that life is short,for me it seems very long. — Alija Izetbegovic

In history, good intentions do not always make good consequences — Alija Izetbegovic

I would sacrifice peace for a sovereign Bosnia-Herzegovina ... but for that peace in Bosnia-Herzegovina I would not sacrifice sovereignty. — Alija Izetbegovic

Science attempts to figure out laws and then uses it later. While the work of art reflects the cosmic order without asking for an explanation — Alija Izetbegovic

All in all this is a difficult political struggle which will go on for years, in which our people won't die anymore; I'm not sure how much we will be able to win, but I'm certain that we won't loose anything that we have now. — Alija Izetbegovic

We Bosniaks would for sure fight for integrity of Bosnia. — Alija Izetbegovic

Life Lessons by Alija Izetbegovic

1. Alija Izetbegovic taught us the importance of standing up for what you believe in, no matter the odds. He showed us that it is possible to achieve success and justice, even in the face of adversity.
2. He also showed us the importance of understanding the needs of all parties involved in a conflict, and the importance of finding a peaceful solution.
3. Lastly, Alija Izetbegovic demonstrated the power of collective action, and the importance of working together to achieve a common goal.