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Latin American Quotes

I love American food, but I also love Latin food Picture Quote #1

For fiction, I’m not particularly nationalistic. I’m not like the Hugo Chavez of Latin American letters, you know? I want people to read good work Picture Quote #1

I speak Swedish, it’s my first language. Of course, growing up with Latin American parents from Argentina, I also have some other influences from other cultures. But Sweden is where I feel the most at home Picture Quote #1

Latin guys dance. American guys don’t dance. That’s a big difference Picture Quote #1

Latin life is rich with warmth, family values and history. I want to bring that beauty into American homes Picture Quote #1

A white leftist Mexican activist isn’t the same in the media as the son of a farmer in Guerrero, they aren’t worth the same. In the same imaginary of the Latin American Left exists a racism, a racism that corresponds to processes of colonialism internal to almost all countries in Latin America Picture Quote #1

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The Latin American Left, the criollos, direct descendents of Spaniards, they don’t want to accept that they are the whites of Latin America. They don’t want to talk about race. The discussion for them is based on class struggle, rich against poor, but doesn’t offer the possibility of a dialogue about racial questions Picture Quote #1

I think in terms of the themes that I have worked on most is establishing questions of race in the context of Latin America. This is a theme that makes uncomfortable a lot of people, and it obviously makes the Latin American Left uncomfortable Picture Quote #1

Someone recently pointed out how much Barack Obama’s style and strategies resemble those of Latin American charismatic despots - the takeover of industries by demagogues who never ran a business, the rousing rhetoric of resentment addressed to the masses and the personal cult of the leader promoted by the media. But do we want to become the world’s largest banana republic? Picture Quote #1

We love those beautiful, Latin American stories where there is an element that’s more mysterious and wonderful. I think as a child a lot of us love the idea of the star and more of the supernatural elements Picture Quote #1

I want people to read good work. If I see someone reading a book by Lorrie Moore or Jennifer Egan, I’m psyched. If I see them reading X Latin American Writer Who Sucks, I’m not psyched. But in terms of news, I do think that’s important Picture Quote #1

Curitiba is not a paradise. We have all the problems that most Latin American cities have. We have slums. We have the same difficulties, but the big difference is the respect given by people due to the quality of the services which are provided Picture Quote #1

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I do feel fortunate to have some knowledge of the great Latin American writers, including some that are probably not that well known in English. I’m thinking of Jose Maria Arguedas, whom I read when I was living in Lima, and who really impacted the way I viewed my country Picture Quote #1

The goal of Latin American unity is highly ephemeral. Each country has its own set of goals and very different sets of leaders Picture Quote #1

Colombia has a huge variety of plant and animal species, and we have enormous potential. Small and mid-sized companies should come to Colombia. From here, they have access to the entire Latin American market Picture Quote #1

The European powers had been anxious to see the United States become embroiled in a civil war and eventually break into two smaller and weaker nations. That would pave the way for their further colonization of Latin American without fear of the Americans being able to enforce the Monroe Doctrine Picture Quote #1

The most important thing Paris gave me was a perspective on Latin America. It taught me the differences between Latin America and Europe and among the Latin American countries themselves through the Latins I met there Picture Quote #1

For 500 years, since European explorers came, Latin American countries had been separated from one another. They had very limited relations. Integration is a prerequisite for independence Picture Quote #1

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Magic Realism is not new. The label’s new, the specific Latin American form of it is new, its modern popularity is new, but it’s been around as long as literature has been around Picture Quote #1

The fascists in most Latin American countries tell the people that the reason their wages will not buy as much in the way of goods is because of Yankee imperialism. The fascists in Latin America learn to speak and act like natives Picture Quote #1

We need a new Latin American policy that is bold - different. We need to focus on building civil society, focus on the lack of infrastructure. We need look at ways to foster economic opportunity. There needs to be a more comprehensive economic vision in the region Picture Quote #1

When my mother was born on 14 April, he named her after a Latin American holiday, the Day of Americas, that nobody knew about. My due date also happened to be 14 April Picture Quote #1

Am I Latin? Am I American? What the hell am I? I love my culture and I’m very proud of my culture Picture Quote #1

Ironically, Latin American countries, in their instability, give writers and intellectuals the hope that they are needed Picture Quote #1

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I was the first person to come into New York with a Latin American point of view which was also very much influenced by political happenings in Latin America Picture Quote #1

There’s no question in my mind that it was C. I. A. Sanctioned, and most - many Latin American investigators have come to the same conclusion. Of course, we never heard about that in our country Picture Quote #1

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I love American food, but I also love Latin food (Latin American Quotes) For fiction, I’m not particularly nationalistic. I’m not like the Hugo Chavez of Latin American letters, you know? I want people to read good work (Latin American Quotes) I speak Swedish, it’s my first language. Of course, growing up with Latin American parents from Argentina, I also have some other influences from other cultures. But Sweden is where I feel the most at home. (Latin American Quotes) Latin guys dance. American guys don’t dance. That’s a big difference. (Latin American Quotes) Latin life is rich with warmth, family values and history. I want to bring that beauty into American homes. (Latin American Quotes) A white leftist Mexican activist isn’t the same in the media as the son of a farmer in Guerrero, they aren’t worth the same. In the same imaginary of the Latin American Left exists a racism, a racism that corresponds to processes of colonialism internal to almost all countries in Latin America (Latin American Quotes) The Latin American Left, the criollos, direct descendents of Spaniards, they don’t want to accept that they are the whites of Latin America. They don’t want to talk about race. The discussion for them is based on class struggle, rich against poor, but doesn’t offer the possibility of a dialogue about racial questions (Latin American Quotes) I think in terms of the themes that I have worked on most is establishing questions of race in the context of Latin America. This is a theme that makes uncomfortable a lot of people, and it obviously makes the Latin American Left uncomfortable (Latin American Quotes) Someone recently pointed out how much Barack Obama’s style and strategies resemble those of Latin American charismatic despots - the takeover of industries by demagogues who never ran a business, the rousing rhetoric of resentment addressed to the masses and the personal cult of the leader promoted by the media. But do we want to become the world’s largest banana republic? (Latin American Quotes) We love those beautiful, Latin American stories where there is an element that’s more mysterious and wonderful. I think as a child a lot of us love the idea of the star and more of the supernatural elements (Latin American Quotes) I want people to read good work. If I see someone reading a book by Lorrie Moore or Jennifer Egan, I’m psyched. If I see them reading X Latin American Writer Who Sucks, I’m not psyched. But in terms of news, I do think that’s important (Latin American Quotes) Curitiba is not a paradise. We have all the problems that most Latin American cities have. We have slums. We have the same difficulties, but the big difference is the respect given by people due to the quality of the services which are provided (Latin American Quotes) I do feel fortunate to have some knowledge of the great Latin American writers, including some that are probably not that well known in English. I’m thinking of Jose Maria Arguedas, whom I read when I was living in Lima, and who really impacted the way I viewed my country (Latin American Quotes) The goal of Latin American unity is highly ephemeral. Each country has its own set of goals and very different sets of leaders (Latin American Quotes) Colombia has a huge variety of plant and animal species, and we have enormous potential. Small and mid-sized companies should come to Colombia. From here, they have access to the entire Latin American market (Latin American Quotes) The European powers had been anxious to see the United States become embroiled in a civil war and eventually break into two smaller and weaker nations. That would pave the way for their further colonization of Latin American without fear of the Americans being able to enforce the Monroe Doctrine (Latin American Quotes) The most important thing Paris gave me was a perspective on Latin America. It taught me the differences between Latin America and Europe and among the Latin American countries themselves through the Latins I met there (Latin American Quotes) For 500 years, since European explorers came, Latin American countries had been separated from one another. They had very limited relations. Integration is a prerequisite for independence (Latin American Quotes) Magic Realism is not new. The label’s new, the specific Latin American form of it is new, its modern popularity is new, but it’s been around as long as literature has been around (Latin American Quotes) The fascists in most Latin American countries tell the people that the reason their wages will not buy as much in the way of goods is because of Yankee imperialism. The fascists in Latin America learn to speak and act like natives (Latin American Quotes) We need a new Latin American policy that is bold - different. We need to focus on building civil society, focus on the lack of infrastructure. We need look at ways to foster economic opportunity. There needs to be a more comprehensive economic vision in the region (Latin American Quotes) When my mother was born on 14 April, he named her after a Latin American holiday, the Day of Americas, that nobody knew about. My due date also happened to be 14 April (Latin American Quotes) Am I Latin? Am I American? What the hell am I? I love my culture and I’m very proud of my culture (Latin American Quotes) Ironically, Latin American countries, in their instability, give writers and intellectuals the hope that they are needed (Latin American Quotes) I was the first person to come into New York with a Latin American point of view which was also very much influenced by political happenings in Latin America (Latin American Quotes) There’s no question in my mind that it was C. I. A. Sanctioned, and most - many Latin American investigators have come to the same conclusion. Of course, we never heard about that in our country (Latin American Quotes)