Top 6 Quotes & Sayings by Fernando Henrique Cardoso

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Brazilian president Fernando Henrique Cardoso.

Last updated on September 17, 2024.

Fernando Henrique Cardoso, also known by his initials FHC, is a Brazilian sociologist, professor and politician who served as the 34th president of Brazil from 1 January 1995 to 31 December 2002. He was the first Brazilian president to be reelected for a subsequent term. An accomplished scholar of dependency theory noted for his research on slavery and political theory, Cardoso has earned many honors including the Prince of Asturias Award for International Cooperation (2000) and the Kluge Prize from the US Library of Congress (2012).

Brazilian - President | Born: June 18, 1931

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In my own experience as president of Brazil I observed first hand many of the trends that Nam identifies in this book, but he describes them in a way that is as original as it is delightful to read. All those who have power-or want it-should read this book.

Fernando Henrique Cardoso

Let us continue to strive together for a more inclusive, democratic, and peaceful future for us all.

Fernando Henrique Cardoso

Democracy is not just a question of having a vote. It consists of strengthening each citizen's possibility and capacity to participate in the deliberations involved in life in society.

Fernando Henrique Cardoso

It is impossible to build enduring institutions without solid values. For us, the fundamental value is that associated with democracy.

Fernando Henrique Cardoso

Globalization is a reality. And this makes most leaders today realize that populist illusions can't be sustained before they collapse into stagnation and leave their political supporters deeply disillusioned. You can't inflate away your troubles or allow mountains of debt to build up if, as a country, you have to make your living in a globally competitive environment... Building prosperity requires caution and patience. It requires time. Populism is a short cut that doesn't work.

Fernando Henrique Cardoso

I am not proposing to replace war with peace. I propose to replace war with a smarter fight. A fight using other instruments, more intelligent instruments to convince people not to use drugs.

Fernando Henrique Cardoso

Top 6 Quotes & Sayings by Fernando Henrique Cardoso

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