If socialism means that we live well, that there is equality and justice, and that we have no social and economic problems, then I welcome it.

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.

The death of a beautiful woman is, unquestionably, the most poetical topic in the world.

It is one of the strongest bonds, I think, that can spring up between people: sharing a passion for certain books and their authors.

It does seem as if the more one gets the more one wants

If you start to take Vienna - take Vienna.

We first fought the heathens in the name of religion, then Communism, and now in the name of drugs and terrorism. Our excuses for global domination always change.

I know that even at moments of apparent danger, nothing is out of order or lacking, other than our own unquestioned thoughts about those moments.

An art machine is a system whose parts when put in motion act upon each other in such a way as to cause you to see things differently

Is this college football's version of Arena Football? These guys need to grow some hair on their peaches.

I feel like my music is just an extension of my acting. I treat the songs like scenes that tell a story... it's very similar.

There's no reason to burn books if you don't read them.