Evo Morales Quotes

A collection of quotes by Evo Morales.

Evo Morales, born on October 26, 1959, is a Bolivian politician and the first indigenous president of Bolivia, serving from 2006 to 2019. He grew up in poverty as a member of the Aymara indigenous community in the highlands of Bolivia. As a young man, Morales worked as a farmer and a union leader, advocating for the rights of indigenous people and the marginalized.

He became widely known for his leadership in the coca growers' union, representing the interests of farmers involved in producing coca leaves, a plant used for various traditional and medicinal purposes. Additionally, Morales rose to prominence as a social and political activist, organizing campaigns for land rights, workers' rights, and the redistribution of wealth.

In 2005, Morales founded the Movement for Socialism (MAS) party and successfully ran for the presidency the following year. His tenure as president was characterized by a resolute focus on addressing socioeconomic inequality and tackling political and economic reforms. Morales implemented policies aimed at nationalizing key industries, advancing social welfare programs, and addressing indigenous rights.

However, his later years in power faced controversies and challenges, notably the 2019 presidential election, which was marred by allegations of electoral fraud. Amid significant civil unrest, Morales eventually resigned and sought political asylum in Mexico. Nevertheless, his historic presidency left a lasting impact on Bolivia, particularly in advocating for the rights of indigenous communities and working towards greater social justice.

Sooner or later, we will have to recognise that the Earth ha

Sooner or later, we will have to recognise that the Earth has rights, too, to live without pollution. What mankind must know is that human beings cannot live without Mother Earth, but the planet can live without humans.

Evo Morales


The most important thing is the indigenous people are not vi

The most important thing is the indigenous people are not vindictive by nature. We are not here to oppress anybody - but to join together and build Bolivia, with justice and equality.

Evo Morales


The relationship between the government of the United States

The relationship between the government of the United States and social and indigenous movements has always been difficult. Not just in Bolivia but worldwide. We need to have bilateral relations characterized by mutual respect.

Evo Morales

Relationship

It's easy for people in an air-conditioned room to continue

It's easy for people in an air-conditioned room to continue with the policies of destruction of Mother Earth. We need instead to put ourselves in the shoes of families in Bolivia and worldwide that lack water and food and suffer misery and hunger.

Evo Morales

Food

I never wore a tie voluntarily, even though I was forced to

I never wore a tie voluntarily, even though I was forced to wear one for photos when I was young and for official events at school. I used to wrap my tie in a newspaper, and whenever the teacher checked I would quickly put it on again. I'm not used to it. Most Bolivians don't wear ties.

Evo Morales

Teacher

The new republic should be based on diversity, respect and e

The new republic should be based on diversity, respect and equal rights for all.

Evo Morales

Respect

I have a lot of trouble understanding all the detail of fina

I have a lot of trouble understanding all the detail of finance and administration - but if you combine intellectual and professional capacity with a social conscience, you can change things: countries, structures, economic models, colonial states.

Evo Morales

Finance