46 Quotes by Carles Puigdemont

All we want is to carry out the greatest expression of a free democracy and vote on Catalonia's future. This is not about independence: it is about fundamental civil rights and the universal right of self-determination.

We do not want to turn our back on Spain. It's the opposite. We are convinced that a relationship between equals will improve our relationship.

In a mature democracy, what is legal is decided by parliament... Our process is legitimised by parliament and by the ballot box.

All we want is to carry out the greatest expression of a free democracy and vote on Catalonia’s future. This is not about independence: it is about fundamental civil rights and the universal right of self-determination.

We do not want to turn our back on Spain. It’s the opposite. We are convinced that a relationship between equals will improve our relationship.

The independence project in Catalonia is... a peaceful revolution, carried out in suit, shirt, and tie.

The best leaders don't set timid and selfish goals but instead set bold targets that may be harder to achieve.

We must have serious dialogue between Catalonia and the Spanish state on a referendum, on independence, and on how a separation from Spain - if that's what the Catalan people choose - would be accomplished.

Spain's constitution was introduced to cement democracy after Franco's dictatorship, but this government is exploiting its wording as a means to deny us our right to vote.