Experience acquired in the heroic battle against Batista's tyranny showed that the enemy, no matter what his strength, could not defeat the Cuban people.

I began revolution with 82 men. If I had to do it again, I do it with 10 or 15 and absolute faith. It does not matter how small you are if you have faith and plan of action.

Capitalism has neither the capacity, nor the morality, nor the ethics to solve the problems of poverty.

Condemn me, it does not matter: history will absolve me.

We must establish a new world order based on justice, on equity, and on peace.

One of the greatest benefits of the revolution is that even our prostitutes are college graduates.

It does not matter how small you are if you have faith and a plan of action.

If surviving assassination attempts were an Olympic event, I would win the gold medal.

...quality of life lies in knowledge, in culture. Values are what constitute true quality of life, the supreme quality of life, even above food, shelter and clothing.

The first thing dictators do is finish free press, to establish censorship. There is no doubt that a free press is the first enemy of dictatorship.

There is talk of the failure of socialism, and where is the success of capitalism in Africa, Asia, and in Latin America?

Don't think that just because you made it to the next level that the haters and naysayers disappear. Remember, new levels bring new devils.

It doesn't do to sacrifice for people unless they want you to.

God has made all things that are in the world to be our teachers.

The addict's reliance on the drug to reawaken her dulled feelings is no adolescent caprice. The dullness is itself a consequence of an emotional malfunction not of her making

I like to think I'm a pretty good friend. I love having a good time, and I enjoy being able to share those good times with others.

I believe the angels listen, God hears us pray. And I believe in a beautiful day.

Practice love and self-acceptance and you'll have an absolutely beautiful life.

You cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up up them.

When a novel comes, it's a grace. Something in the cosmos has forgiven you long enough so that you can start.

Everything must be organized in the most rational way. The state won't accept excessive prices.