“Some people love money and get into politics. If they love money so much, they should get into commerce, industry, or do whatever they want - it's no sin. But politics is for serving the people.” PeopleIfsWantShouldSinMoneyIndustryPoliticianServingCommerceLove Of MoneyCareer Politicians Author:Jose Mujica
“The way the banks behave is frankly unbearable. I didn't rob for me. I expropriated resources for a struggle. If I had robbed for myself that would be different.” IfsWayDifferentWould BeStruggleResourcesBehaveUnbearable Author:Jose Mujica
“What was my great sin? To have revealed the private property of the bank - well if this is being a criminal, then maybe I'm a great criminal.” IfsWellsSinPropertyCriminalsPrivate Property Author:Jose Mujica
“I've seen some springs that ended up being terrible winters. We human beings are gregarious. We can't live alone. For our lives to be possible, we depend on society. It's one thing to overturn a government or block the streets. But it's a different matter altogether to create and build a better society, one that needs organization, discipline and long-term work. Let's not confuse the two of them. I want to make it clear: I feel sympathetic with that youthful energy, but I think it's not going anywhere if it doesn't become more mature.” IfsThinkingWantNeedsFeelsHumansLongTwoDifferentMatterGovernmentEnergyTermHuman BeingsPowerfulClearOur LivesOne ThingStreetsDependsDisciplineTerribleSpringOrganizationWinterHumbleBlockLong TermMatureSympatheticPoorestGregarious Author:Jose Mujica
“We can almost recycle everything now. If we lived within our means, by being prudent, the 7 billion people in the world could have everything they needed. Global politics should be moving in that direction. But we think as people and countries, not as a species.” PeopleIfsThinkingWorldShouldMeanCountryMovingPowerfulNeededSpeciesHumbleBillionsPoorestPrudentMoving In Author:Jose Mujica
“From afar, it seems like a war without a solution and like a long sacrifice for the entire country. So when a president appears who tries to open a path to peace, I think that deserves support, because there is a lot of pain, and if they try to settle scores, the war will never end. But there is an opportunity. I would feel selfish if I did not help in any way.” IfsThinkingWayFeelsTryingLongWarEndsCountryHelpingSeemsPainOpportunityPresidentPowerfulSupportPathSacrificeSolutionsDeserveHumbleSelfishSettlingScorePoorestAfar Author:Jose Mujica
“Help does not mean to intervene. I will not meddle if I am not invited to do so. But if I can serve as a go-between with my experience, I will support the government's call for dialogue with the rebel forces who also have their problems, who also have their fears. I think all us Latin Americans have to help.” IfsThinkingMeanDoeI CanHelpingProblemGovernmentForcePowerfulSupportHumbleDialogueLatinRebelInvitedPoorestLatin AmericaLatin American Author:Jose Mujica
“I have a way of life that I don't change just because I am a president. I earn more than I need, even if it's not enough for others. For me, it is no sacrifice, it's a duty.” IfsWayNeedsEnoughPresidentPowerfulSacrificeDutyHumblePoorestDon't Change Author:Jose Mujica
“To live in accordance with how one thinks. Be yourself and don't try to impose your criteria on the rest. I don't expect others to live like me. I want to respect people's freedom, but I defend my freedom. And that comes with the courage to say what you think, even if sometimes others don't share those views.” PeopleIfsThinkingWantTryingSometimesViewsPowerfulShareHumbleLike MeBeing YourselfCriteriaPoorestRespect People Author:Jose Mujica
“This is a matter of freedom. If you don't have many possessions then you don't need to work all your life like a slave to sustain them, and therefore you have more time for yourself.” IfsNeedsMatterSlavePossessionMore TimeTime For Yourself Author:Jose Mujica