The Mayas, our grandparents, always said; every human being occupies a small piece of time. Time itself is much longer, and because of this they always said that we must care for this earth while we are on it because it will be part of our children and the children of our grandchildren. They know that life is short, that it can end so soon, and that if one gets lost on the way, others will come to take their place.
This world's not going to change unless we're willing to change ourselves. - Rigoberta Menchu
This world's not going to change unless we're willing to change ourselves.
- Rigoberta Menchu
... together we can build the people's Church, a true Church. Not just a hierarchy, or a building, but a real change inside people. - Rigoberta Menchu
... together we can build the people's Church, a true Church. Not just a hierarchy, or a building, but a real change inside people.
No less characteristic in a democracy is social justice. This demands a solution to the frightening indexes of infant mortality, of malnutrition, lac… - Rigoberta Menchu
No less characteristic in a democracy is social justice. This demands a solution to the frightening indexes of infant mortality, of malnutrition, lac…
The problem in Guatemala is that there is no solution to the issue of human rights. The problem is militarization, it is the injust distribution of w… - Rigoberta Menchu
The problem in Guatemala is that there is no solution to the issue of human rights. The problem is militarization, it is the injust distribution of w…
What I treasure most in life is being able to dream. During my most difficult moments and complex situations I have been able to dream of a more … - Rigoberta Menchu
What I treasure most in life is being able to dream. During my most difficult moments and complex situations I have been able to dream of a more …
We say no to the peace that keeps us on our knees, no to the peace that keeps us in chains, no to the false peace that denies the values and contribu… - Rigoberta Menchu
We say no to the peace that keeps us on our knees, no to the peace that keeps us in chains, no to the false peace that denies the values and contribu…
In Guatemala, the gap between rich and poor must be eliminated, or we will continue to be the example of conflict in America. - Rigoberta Menchu
In Guatemala, the gap between rich and poor must be eliminated, or we will continue to be the example of conflict in America.
I am like a drop of water on a rock. After drip, drip, dripping in the same place, I begin to leave a mark, and I leave my mark in many people's hear… - Rigoberta Menchu
I am like a drop of water on a rock. After drip, drip, dripping in the same place, I begin to leave a mark, and I leave my mark in many people's hear…
I wasn't the only orphan in Guatemala. There are many others, and it's not my grief alone, it's the grief of a whole people. - Rigoberta Menchu
I wasn't the only orphan in Guatemala. There are many others, and it's not my grief alone, it's the grief of a whole people.
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