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: 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: The vote is a trust more delicate than any other, for it involves not just the interests of the voter, but his
"The vote is a trust more delicate than any other, for it involves not just the interests of the voter, but his life, honor and future as well"
Jose Marti, Activist
Small: Writers rush in where publishers fear to tread and where translators fear to tread
"Writers rush in where publishers fear to tread and where translators fear to tread"
Guillermo Cabrera Infante, Novelist
Small: Nothing exceeds like excess
"Nothing exceeds like excess"
Al Jourgensen, Musician
Small: Ive never seen the Osbournes, Ive never seen Paris Hilton. Id rather read than watch reality TV. Id rather liv
"I've never seen the Osbournes, I've never seen Paris Hilton. I'd rather read than watch reality TV. I'd rather live life than watch somebody else living it"
Al Jourgensen, Musician
Small: Id still prefer to do five nights at a club than one night at Allstate Arena
"I'd still prefer to do five nights at a club than one night at Allstate Arena"
Al Jourgensen, Musician
Small: Culture, which makes talent shine, is not completely ours either, nor can we place it solely at our disposal.
"Culture, which makes talent shine, is not completely ours either, nor can we place it solely at our disposal. Rather, it belongs mainly to our country, which gave it to us, and to humanity, from which we receive it as a birthright"
Jose Marti, Activist
Small: He who could have been a torch and stoops to being a pair of jaws is a deserter
"He who could have been a torch and stoops to being a pair of jaws is a deserter"
Jose Marti, Activist
Small: You tell me one other person that graduated from Yale that is as inarticulate as Bush. Yales a great school, a
"You tell me one other person that graduated from Yale that is as inarticulate as Bush. Yale's a great school, and here's this idiot"
Al Jourgensen, Musician
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: Theres always something about the Tonight Show that makes me a little bit anxious, nervous, excited. But its g
"There's always something about the Tonight Show that makes me a little bit anxious, nervous, excited. But it's good. It's good. It's been real good for me. It always has helped my career and Jay and all the people here have always been great"
Jon Secada, Musician
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: I said what I said before Congress because I meant every word of it
"I said what I said before Congress because I meant every word of it"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: Baseball gets better for whatever reason
"Baseball gets better for whatever reason"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"But as far as I'm concerned, I can still play defense"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: Well, you know, I left Cuba as a kid when I was 6 years old back in 1971
"Well, you know, I left Cuba as a kid when I was 6 years old back in 1971"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: My life was on the line here and my career and everything I worked for, it was hanging by a thread
"My life was on the line here and my career and everything I worked for, it was hanging by a thread"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: I love baseball, and the door remains open
"I love baseball, and the door remains open"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: I hope that people learn from my mistake and I hope that the fans forgive me
"I hope that people learn from my mistake and I hope that the fans forgive me"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: I dont think anybody ever saw anybody taking anything
"I don't think anybody ever saw anybody taking anything"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: But I think mainly, you know, just up in the East Coast, its where it all originated. You know, Philadelphia.
"But I think mainly, you know, just up in the East Coast, it's where it all originated. You know, Philadelphia. It goes back to the beginning. So, you know, fans have a lot of history, and they love their teams up here"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: The tragedy of all of this is that it happened to me and it shouldnt have happened. It ruined my life and my c
"The tragedy of all of this is that it happened to me and it shouldn't have happened. It ruined my life and my career. That's the tragedy of this"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: I dont know who took what. That is pretty private with an individual
"I don't know who took what. That is pretty private with an individual"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: You know, when you first come up, and you get called up to the big leagues, all you want to do is just, you ju
"You know, when you first come up, and you get called up to the big leagues, all you want to do is just, you just want to have a career, a nice career. You want to make a living at it"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: Theres a lot of history in Boston and a lot of history, obviously, in New York with all the championships
"There's a lot of history in Boston and a lot of history, obviously, in New York with all the championships"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: The other deals with my life and my livelihood and my family and all that I stand for
"The other deals with my life and my livelihood and my family and all that I stand for"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: I dont think that - you know, Im sure that theres guys that are doing it, because Im sure in every sport there
"I don't think that - you know, I'm sure that there's guys that are doing it, because I'm sure in every sport there's players who want to get the edge. But I think that it's been blown overly - way more than guys are using it in our game"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: You just want to be able to have a nice career and make a living at it
"You just want to be able to have a nice career and make a living at it"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: I would love to go back and help rebuild that country and help - you know, kind of like whats going on with Ir
"I would love to go back and help rebuild that country and help - you know, kind of like what's going on with Iraq right now. You know, they've got a new government in place. They're trying to rebuild the country. I would love for that to happen in Cuba also"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: I respect the Hall of Fame, and if they think that Im worthy enough, I would be very honored. And if they dont
"I respect the Hall of Fame, and if they think that I'm worthy enough, I would be very honored. And if they don't, I gave it all that I had to this game"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: I wish that they had the freedoms like the Japanese and the Koreans and the Mexicans and everybody else that h
"I wish that they had the freedoms like the Japanese and the Koreans and the Mexicans and everybody else that has that freedom to come over here and play the game, because I know Cuba has a very strong baseball history"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: I wish that they could have more freedoms to be able to come and play. I know that the only way that they can
"I wish that they could have more freedoms to be able to come and play. I know that the only way that they can get out is by, you know, defecting to another country or whatever, or getting on a boat"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: I hope that people look at my whole career and appreciate that Ive given everything that Ive got
"I hope that people look at my whole career and appreciate that I've given everything that I've got"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: When I testified in front of Congress, I know that I was testifying under oath and I told the truth
"When I testified in front of Congress, I know that I was testifying under oath and I told the truth"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
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