State control is important for the people who have always been excluded from the claims of social and economic development.

We can not have equilibrium in this world with the current inequality and destruction of Mother Earth. Capitalism is what is causing this problem and it needs to end.

Bolivia is a majority indigenous nation, but that majority has always been excluded.

I'm just the democratic voice of Bolivia.

I want to stress that at no time Bolivia acts untimely or irresponsibly.

Dialogue is the basis of Indian culture, and we don't want to make any enemies. Political and ideological adversaries, perhaps, but not enemies.

The way I see it, it's impossible to change things without encountering resistance.

For me, being leftist means fighting against injustice and inequality but, most of all, we want to live well.

Capitalism is the worst enemy of humanity.

Globalization creates economic policies where the transnationals lord over us, and the result is misery and unemployment.

The fight against drug trafficking is a false pretext for the United States to install military bases.

You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.

Test.” Hades’ lovely mouth twisted bitterly around the word, as if he could read Helen’s thoughts and agreed with her. “If life is a test, then who do you think grades it?”“You?” she guessed.

My bedspread isn't washable. Since my bedding has to be washed every day, I'll have to throw it out.

We humans, you see, have an infinite capacity for self-rationalization.

We should sell them to our worst enemies, the Russians and the Cubans.

You are the community now. Be a lamp for yourselves. Be your own refuge. Seek for no other. All things must pass. Strive on diligently. Don’t give up.

Crack-brained meddling by the authorities [can] aggravate an existing crisis.

When I see that people are touched, and they feel solidarity with him, I say to myself, "I made a little change."

I'm no angel, but I'm no Bo-Beep either.

I have no guitar technique.