“I myself have never called what I write anti-poetry. I also think that my poetry should not be only known as the poetry of Ernesto Cardenal but rather as Nicaraguan poetry.” ThinkingShouldWritingKnown Author:Ernesto Cardenal
“Some liberation theologians maintain that they are not influenced by Marxist philosophy at all. In this case it is necessary to discern whether they say this for tactical reasons, so as not to be compromised politically or whether they are really convinced that Marxism doesn't influence them in any way. I personally think that it is not possible to evade the influence of Marxism, as we cannot commit ourselves to the revolutionary struggle without drawing support from the conclusions of scientific socialism.” ThinkingWayReasonPhilosophyCasesSupportStruggleInfluenceConvincedDrawingSocialismCommitConclusionLiberationRevolutionaryTheologianMarxismMarxistTactical Author:Ernesto Cardenal
“I think that the proclamation of the Gospel is sometimes nearer to an atheistic point of view than to traditional religious attitudes.” ThinkingSometimesReligiousViewsAttitudePoint Of ViewTraditionalAtheisticProclamation Author:Ernesto Cardenal
“Like a lover who spends all his time thinking of his distant love, God has been thinking of me since before I was born, for all eternity.” ThinkingHas BeensBornLoversEternityGod Love Author:Ernesto Cardenal
