Benito Mussolini

Benito Mussolini was an Italian politician and dictator. He was Italy's Prime Minister from 1922 to 1943 and the leader of the National Fascist Party. During World War II, he sided with Germany. Adolf Hitler had stated that Benito Mussolini was his major influence.

He was married twice and he had many, many mistresses. He had 6 children. He was executed by the Italian resistance movement in 1945.

He has been portrayed by Bob Hoskins in the film "Mussolini and I". Charlie Chaplin also satirizes him in the 1940 classic film "The Great Dictator".

Fascism is a religion. The twentieth century will be known in history as the century of Fascism.Benito Mussolini

Fascism should more appropriately be called Corporatism because it is a merger of state and corporate power.Benito Mussolini

Fascism should rightly be called Corporatism, as it is the merger of corporate and government power.Benito Mussolini

Fascism, the more it considers and observes the future and the development of humanity, quite apart from political considerations of the moment, believes neither in the possibility nor the utility of perpetual peace.Benito Mussolini

Inactivity is death.Benito Mussolini

It is humiliating to remain with our hands folded while others write history. It matters little who wins. To make a people great it is necessary to send them to battle even if you have to kick them in the pants. That is what I shall do.Benito Mussolini

It's good to trust others but, not to do so is much better.Benito Mussolini

The history of saints is mainly the history of insane people.Benito Mussolini

The truth is that men are tired of liberty.Benito Mussolini

War alone brings up to their highest tension all human energies and imposes the stamp of nobility upon the peoples who have the courage to make it.Benito Mussolini

War is to man what maternity is to a woman. From a philosophical and doctrinal viewpoint, I do not believe in perpetual peace.Benito Mussolini

Benito Mussolini was a famous Italian politician and dictator, who was born on July 29, 1883. As a person born on this date, Benito Mussolini is listed in our database as the 1st most popular celebrity for the day (July 29) and the 1st most popular for the year (1883).

People born on July 29 fall under the Zodiac sign of Leo, the Lion. Benito Mussolini is the 30th most popular Leo.

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