Quotes by Cuban authors

Cuban FlagCuban Quotes provide an interesting look into the society, background, as well as spirit of Cuba - a vivid island nation understood for its music, dancing, as well as advanced history. From the words of renowned poets and writers to the sayings passed down through generations, Cuban Quotes show the knowledge, wit, and also resilience of the Cuban individuals. They speak to the country's rich creative as well as literary traditions, its deep link to the land and also its cutting edge past, as well as its ongoing efforts to advertise social justice and equal rights. Cuban Quotes also highlight the obstacles encountered by the nation, from economic challenge to the ongoing battle for political security. Whether you are a site visitor to Cuba or a honored Cuban, the insights as well as knowledge located in Cuban Quotes make sure to enlighten as well as influence. Come, discover the abundant background as well as culture of this remarkable country, with words and wisdom of its individuals.
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Small: Did I put them in contact with the people to acquire them? Yes. Did I educate them on how to use them properly
"Did I put them in contact with the people to acquire them? Yes. Did I educate them on how to use them properly, and what way, shape, or form, and when, and with what supplements? Yes. Absolutely"
Jose Canseco, Athlete
Small: Im a big believer in education, period - Jon Secada
"I'm a big believer in education, period"
Jon Secada, Musician
Small: I might be a Cuban American, but Im also an Afro-Cuban American - Jon Secada
"I might be a Cuban American, but I'm also an Afro-Cuban American"
Jon Secada, Musician
Small: For me, theres still a lot of room to grow Im just happy that I have so much more to give - Jon Secada
"For me, there's still a lot of room to grow; I'm just happy that I have so much more to give"
Jon Secada, Musician
Small: And my career, the things that have happened have happened because of my music education background - Jon Seca
"And my career, the things that have happened have happened because of my music education background"
Jon Secada, Musician
Small: And for me, its been, not only where I learned, but the people that I met there. Most of the people that I wor
"And for me, it's been, not only where I learned, but the people that I met there. Most of the people that I work with are guys that, one way or another, have been associated with the university"
Jon Secada, Musician
Small: Yes, I was in that game where George Brett hit that home run. Billy saw there was too much pine tar on the bat
"Yes, I was in that game where George Brett hit that home run. Billy saw there was too much pine tar on the bat and he went to the umpire, the next thing we knew they were fighting about it"
Bert Campaneris, Athlete
Small: Are we to say that any individual whos on steroids that has an angry moment is due to steroids? What about the
"Are we to say that any individual who's on steroids that has an angry moment is due to steroids? What about the individual who gets angry and kills someone who's not on steroids? What do we blame it on now?"
Jose Canseco, Athlete
Small: You would give up your career if you lost your voice for good, or if the impresarios stopped calling, or the a
"You would give up your career if you lost your voice for good, or if the impresarios stopped calling, or the audiences stopped coming. But as long as those things are there, I don't plan to stop. There is nothing that makes me feel better than to be with my public"
Celia Cruz, Musician
Small: I always clean before the cleaning lady comes. If not, when I come home, I cant find anything. Cleaning ladies
"I always clean before the cleaning lady comes. If not, when I come home, I can't find anything. Cleaning ladies are always hiding things you leave out"
Celia Cruz, Musician
Small: At the moment I have my family coming out with me on the road. We have our own vehicle and its more like a fam
"At the moment I have my family coming out with me on the road. We have our own vehicle and it's more like a family vacation. I just stop, do some gigs, and take off. It's a lot more fun now with the family"
Dave Lombardo, Musician
Small: Fortunately, there is a sane equilibrium in the character of nations, as there is in that of men - Jose Marti
"Fortunately, there is a sane equilibrium in the character of nations, as there is in that of men"
Jose Marti, Activist
Small: But when women are moved and lend help, when women, who are by nature calm and controlled, give encouragement
"But when women are moved and lend help, when women, who are by nature calm and controlled, give encouragement and applause, when virtuous and knowledgeable women grace the endeavor with their sweet love, then it is invincible"
Jose Marti, Activist
Small: A grain of poetry suffices to season a century - Jose Marti
"A grain of poetry suffices to season a century"
Jose Marti, Activist
Small: A genuine man goes to the roots. To be a radical is no more than that: to go to the roots - Jose Marti
"A genuine man goes to the roots. To be a radical is no more than that: to go to the roots"
Jose Marti, Activist
Small: Im very happy for the Contreras family. Theyre out. Now theyve got a chance to experience life the way I did a
"I'm very happy for the Contreras family. They're out. Now they've got a chance to experience life the way I did as a kid. You know, his kids are going to have a real chance in life now, and the same way that I had it"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: Im not going to say what was being used in the clubhouse whatever happens in the clubhouse stays in the clubho
"I'm not going to say what was being used in the clubhouse; whatever happens in the clubhouse stays in the clubhouse. But it was not like it was in your face"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: I said what I said before Congress because I meant every word of it - Rafael Palmeiro
"I said what I said before Congress because I meant every word of it"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: Baseball gets better for whatever reason - Rafael Palmeiro
"Baseball gets better for whatever reason"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: Theres something about prime time television and the way the song is going to come off on the air. Im very con
"There's something about prime time television and the way the song is going to come off on the air. I'm very concerned, very self-conscious about that"
Jon Secada, Musician
Small: My intention when I came into this industry was to be a musician, not necessarily a recording artist, just a m
"My intention when I came into this industry was to be a musician, not necessarily a recording artist, just a musician in general. And that's the reason I went to college and got my degree, which has been great for me. It's helped me a lot with my career"
Jon Secada, Musician
Small: If there was any other place I would live, other than Miami, it would be California. Its beautiful. The weathe
"If there was any other place I would live, other than Miami, it would be California. It's beautiful. The weather is just gorgeous, I love being here, too"
Jon Secada, Musician
Small: I just lived it and did my own thing without looking over my shoulder. I think Im very lucky, considering when
"I just lived it and did my own thing without looking over my shoulder. I think I'm very lucky, considering when I started everything, and the fact that I have a masters in music, and I've always worked in music, and that's what I wanted to do"
Jon Secada, Musician
Small: I have a bachelors and a masters in jazz - Jon Secada
"I have a bachelor's and a master's in jazz"
Jon Secada, Musician
Small: If you want to achieve a high goal, youre going to have to take some chances - Alberto Salazar
"If you want to achieve a high goal, you're going to have to take some chances"
Alberto Salazar, Athlete
Small: Ive run a lot of miles over the years, some fast and some not so fast. Ive won some big races and Ive had some
"I've run a lot of miles over the years, some fast and some not so fast. I've won some big races and I've had some big disappointments, but I enjoy the freedom of running and the challenge of training and competition as much now as when I first started back in high school"
Alberto Salazar, Athlete
Small: The struggles waged by nations are weak only when they lack support in the hearts of their women - Jose Marti
"The struggles waged by nations are weak only when they lack support in the hearts of their women"
Jose Marti, Activist
Small: It is the duty of man to raise up man - Jose Marti
"It is the duty of man to raise up man"
Jose Marti, Activist
Small: If I survive, I will spend my whole life at the oven door seeing that no one is denied bread and, so as to giv
"If I survive, I will spend my whole life at the oven door seeing that no one is denied bread and, so as to give a lesson of charity, especially those who did not bring flour"
Jose Marti, Activist
Small: He who does not see things in their depth should not call himself a radical - Jose Marti
"He who does not see things in their depth should not call himself a radical"
Jose Marti, Activist
Small: To snap my fingers and let it go away. Even if it takes the 3,000th hit with it, just let it all go away - Raf
"To snap my fingers and let it go away. Even if it takes the 3,000th hit with it, just let it all go away"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: Three thousand, its just a number. Its just a game - Rafael Palmeiro
"Three thousand, it's just a number. It's just a game"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: My parents didnt agree with what was going on, you know, with the communists coming in, Fidel Castro.
"My parents didn't agree with what was going on, you know, with the communists coming in, Fidel Castro. I didn't see the reason why I needed to go back there and be a part of that exhibition"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: It was a hard time. It was something I would love to erase from my memory - Rafael Palmeiro
"It was a hard time. It was something I would love to erase from my memory"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: Im not sure. I did not set it up. I have never done a polygraph test in my life. I didnt know what to expect.
"I'm not sure. I did not set it up. I have never done a polygraph test in my life. I didn't know what to expect. I was just there to answer the questions that they put in front of me"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: I dont see myself as someone that brings a lot of luggage - Rafael Palmeiro
"I don't see myself as someone that brings a lot of luggage"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: But as far as Im concerned, I can still play defense - Rafael Palmeiro
"But as far as I'm concerned, I can still play defense"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: Ill only stop singing when Im in my grave - Compay Segundo
"I'll only stop singing when I'm in my grave"
Compay Segundo, Musician
Small: I am still simple, just as if I were beginning - Compay Segundo
"I am still simple, just as if I were beginning"
Compay Segundo, Musician
Small: Every time I talk about this, I say: when the singer is singing, he must be respected, you must be able to hea
"Every time I talk about this, I say: when the singer is singing, he must be respected, you must be able to hear what he's saying. You can't put a trombone and a drum up there, and a microphone on the drum, microphones on everybody. You can't hear what he's saying"
Compay Segundo, Musician
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