Heroes for a Better World

Xanana Gusmão
(José Alexandre Gusmão)
(1946-)

1st President of East Timor
1999 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought
2000 Sydney Peace Prize Winner
2002 Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize

birthdate: June 20
birthplace:
Manatuto, Portuguese Timor

QUOTES

We wanted to take pride in being ourselves, a people and a nation. Today with your assistance we are effectively what we have always striven to be."

And in these difficult times that the world faces, we must continue to strengthen the ideal of peace in the region and in the world.

Freedom goes hand-in-hand with mutual respect.

Freedom means to build a democratic system enshrined with the respect for fundamental rights of Man, of the human being, of the individuals.

I believe that when people have an occupation that allows them to provide for their families, the social dimension of human nature will emerge instinctively and lead people to help and organize others less privileged.

It is not enough to receive support, no matter, how needed it may be. It is fundamental to know how to receive this support and ensure that its result is exponential.

 


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