20+ Ian Paisley Quotes On Education, Religion And World

Ian Paisley was a Northern Irish politician who served as the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party from 1971 to 2008. He was also a Protestant religious leader, founder of the Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster. He was a vocal opponent of the Catholic Church, Irish republicanism, and the European Union. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Ian Paisley on leadership, education, life.

I would never repudiate the fact that I am an Irishman — Ian Paisley

I was born in the island of Ireland. I have Irish traits in me - we don't all have the traits of what came from Scotland, there is the celtic factor... and I am an Irishman because you cannot be an Ulsterman without being an Irishman. — Ian Paisley

Catholic homes caught fire because they were loaded with petrol bombs. — Ian Paisley

Never confuse sitting on your side with being on your side. — Ian Paisley

We're on the verge of civil war in Northern Ireland. Why? Because if you take away the forums of democracy you don't have anything left. — Ian Paisley

I would rather be British than just. — Ian Paisley

Come Friday, the world will see what the Protestant people really think of this so-called peace process, which is really a surrender process. — Ian Paisley

We are not going into government with Sinn Fein. — Ian Paisley

I will walk on no grave of Ulster's honoured dead to do a deal with the IRA or the British government. — Ian Paisley

A man who keeps on going; a man who keeps his eye on the ball. — Ian Paisley

Unsaturated fat is an outrage. — Ian Paisley

Line dancing is as sinful as any other type of dancing, with its sexual gestures and touching. It is an incitement to lust. — Ian Paisley

I believe that Northern Ireland has come to a time of peace, a time when hate will no longer rule. — Ian Paisley

I have never made an inflammatory statement in my life — Ian Paisley

The gun is not out of Irish politics. — Ian Paisley

It was amazing that I was ever elected. — Ian Paisley

People don't expect to die tomorrow, but they do take out insurance, don't they? — Ian Paisley

I will never sit down with Gerry Adams . . . he'd sit with anyone. He'd sit down with the devil. In fact, Adams does sit down with the devil. — Ian Paisley

Don't come crying to me if your homes are attacked. You will reap what you sow. — Ian Paisley

You can't build the bridge of trust with the scaffolding of lies and underhand deals — Ian Paisley

Life Lessons by Ian Paisley

1. Ian Paisley's work demonstrates the importance of compromise and negotiation in order to achieve peace and progress.
2. His willingness to engage with other political leaders and his commitment to finding a peaceful resolution to the Northern Ireland conflict show the value of dialogue and collaboration in resolving difficult issues.
3. His legacy serves as an example of how individuals can make a difference and create positive change in their communities.