Lech Wałęsa quotes - page 3

Communism is a monopolistic system, economically and politically. (Lech Wałęsa)
I believe that any violation of privacy is nothing good. View quote
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I use many different gadgets connected with computers; I use PCs, laptops and a Palm Pilot. I also use the Internet to visit websites, especially within Polish-language Internet. I usually go to political discussion groups and sites - of course, as I use my real name, people never believe that they are chatting with me! View quote
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The politicians always told us that the Cold War stand-off could only change by way of nuclear war. None of them believed that such systemic change was possible. View quote
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I'm a man of faith. I only fear God, and my wife - sometimes. View quote
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Capitalism is in crisis. View quote
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There is something of the warrior in me. View quote
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I want to light the lights of patriotism. View quote
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Authority must be respected and chosen wisely. View quote
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Now is the era of intellect, information and the Internet. View quote
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Dictators and oppressors should continue to fear me because I will be here for a long time. (Lech Wałęsa)
When I was fighting communism, there was rapid development of satellite television and cell phones, and communism, to survive, would have to block all these information devices. View quote
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I have a vision, and I know I'm right. View quote
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I am happy that Poland is returning to the road of pluralism and democracy. View quote
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I allowed myself to be taken in by the intellectuals. I believed too much in the Polish intellectuals and followed their advice. View quote
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I am overjoyed that I do not need a heart transplant at this time. View quote
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I will talk and act, not on my knees, but with prudence. View quote
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I hope to work harder than ever to help people around the world. View quote
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I don't like to look a man in the eye. View quote
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My health is very much improved. View quote
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In myself I am nothing. It all comes from God and the Virgin Mary. (Lech Wałęsa)
Democracy is made up of three elements. One is whether the laws support pluralistic principles. The second is whether the people take advantage of these laws. The third element is whether the peoples' wallets are thick enough to benefit from this democracy. View quote
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I can't imagine the right wing trying to unite without my participation. View quote
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'It all came from there,' Lech Walesa said, pointing to a TV when a reporter asked him why communism fell. View quote
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I believed it would succeed. It was Polish Solidarity and its victory that put an end to the old era when what mattered were borders and rival blocs. View quote
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