We want to govern with our indigenous ancestors' models: That means a different concept of participation, community work and honesty.

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.

Don't Panic.

If perception is limited by experience, knowledge, and/or education, what deems my actions “correct” or my thoughts as moral?

Silence is a great companion when words are devoid of meanings.

Fourier is a mathematical poem.

Life should be lived so vividly and so intensely that thoughts of another life, or of a longer life, are not necessary.

If you are too busy for prayer, you are too busy for a relationship with God.

I can remember being home from school with tonsillitis and writing stories in bed to pass the time.

That which makes you want more money is the same as that which makes the plant grow; it is life seeking fuller expression.

When you're down in Texas, Bob Wills is still the king.