Lech Walesa Quotes

The hope of the nation which throughout the nineteenth century had not for a moment reconciled itself with the loss of independence, and fighting for its own freedom, fought at the same time for the freedom of other nations.

We were hoping Obama would reclaim moral leadershi... -Lech Walesa

We were hoping Obama would reclaim moral leadership for America. That failed.

I most sincerely wish that the world in which we live be free from the threat of a nuclear holocaust and from the ruinous arms race. It is my cherished desire that peace be not separated from freedom which is the right of every nation. This I desire and for this I pray.

You have riches and freedom here but I feel no sense of faith or direction. You have so many computers, why don't you use them in the search for love?

In myself I am nothing. It all comes from God and ... -Lech Walesa

In myself I am nothing. It all comes from God and the Virgin Mary.

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This quote expresses humility and attributes personal accomplishments or qualities to God and the Virgin Mary, underscoring the belief in divine influence and grace as the source of one's abilities and identity.

The thing that lies at the foundation of positive change, the way I see it, is service to a fellow human being.

I hope to work harder than ever to help people aro... -Lech Walesa

I hope to work harder than ever to help people around the world.

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The quote expresses the speaker's determination to intensify their efforts and dedication in order to make a positive impact on people globally, indicating a strong desire to contribute to the well-being of others.

Lying at the root of the social agreements of 1980 are the courage, sense of responsibility, and the solidarity of the working people. Both sides have then recognized that an accord must be reached if bloodshed is to be prevented.

I want to light the lights of patriotism.

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This quote expresses the speaker's desire to ignite or inspire feelings of patriotism in others. It implies a commitment to promoting and spreading the values and ideals associated with love for one's country.

The fall of the Berlin Wall makes for nice picture... -Lech Walesa

The fall of the Berlin Wall makes for nice pictures. But it all started in the shipyards.

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This quote highlights the significance of grassroots or labor movements in driving historical events, contrasting the media attention given to iconic moments like the fall of the Berlin Wall with the underlying causes that originate in the labor and industrial sectors. It implies a call to recognize the deeper socio-economic factors that contribute to historical change.

Authority must be respected and chosen wisely.

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!

As a nation we have the right to decide our own affairs, to mould our own future. This does not pose any danger to anybody. Our nation is fully aware of the responsibility for its own fate in the complicated situation of the contemporary world.

I'm a man of faith. I only fear God, and my wife -... -Lech Walesa

I'm a man of faith. I only fear God, and my wife - sometimes.

We hold our heads high, despite the price we have ... -Lech Walesa

We hold our heads high, despite the price we have paid, because freedom is priceless.

I belong to a nation which over the past centuries has experienced many hardships and reverses. The world reacted with silence or with mere sympathy when Polish frontiers were crossed by invading armies and the sovereign state had to succumb to brutal force.

He who puts out his hand to stop the wheel of hist... -Lech Walesa

He who puts out his hand to stop the wheel of history will have his fingers crushed.

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This quote suggests that attempts to impede or halt the course of historical events are futile and can result in personal harm or consequences. It implies a belief in the unstoppable and relentless nature of historical change and the potential consequences for those who resist it.

The sole and basic source of our strength is the solidarity of workers, peasants and the intelligentsia, the solidarity of the nation, the solidarity of people who seek to live in dignity, truth, and in harmony with their conscience.

Lech Walesa Quotes

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