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ABOUT JOSÉ MARTÍ
"At the time of his death in Dos Ríos, José Martí’s name was already firmly inscribed in the hearts and minds of all who believe in the dignity and equality of the individual, and of all who cherish wisdom, courage and self-sacrifice."
Ralph J. Bunche (1904-1971), Undersecretary of the U.N. and Nobel laureate.
"I admire his cosmic intellect, his magnificent spirit, that concentrated universe in a man that had action and dream, the ideal and the reality of life, the death of an epic hero, and in America unquestionable immortality."
Rubén Darío (1867-1916), Nicaraguan poet.
"Martí's doctrine on our love for our fellow men is deeply rooted in the Gospels and disproves the false conflict between faith in the Lord and service to one's country."
John Paul II, (1920-), Head of the Roman Catholic Church.
"I have always felt about Martí, and about what he felt, what one feels in the presence of the light, or under a tree, or close to a river or a flower."
Juan Ramón Jiménez (1981-1958), Spanish poet and Nobel laureate.
"We call for a social change by free men in the spirit of Washington and Jefferson, Bolívar, San Martín and Martí, not change which seeks to impose on men tyrannies which we cast out a century and a half ago."
John F. Kennedy (1917-1963), President of the United States of America.
"Hundreds of Martí's aphorisms are enough to justify viewing him as a spiritual guide for today's world."
Emil Ludwig (1881-1948), German historian and biographer.
"His entire life having been dedicated to the principle of the equality of man, the protection of individual liberties and resulting freedom, furnishes a concrete example to others who have or will continue the struggle."
Thurgood Marshall (1908-1993), Justice of the U. S. Supreme Court.
"We must spread the ideals of peace and friendship, liberty and justice, and the passionate love for human dignity that motivated José Martí."
Pierre Mendes-France (1907-1982), President of France.
"The modern world is in upheaval over the novelty of Mahatma Gandhi's being a warrior without hate. That rare phenomenon appeared among us in Cuba, in America, in this fighting saint, José Martí."
Gabriela Mistral (1889-1957), Chilean poet and Nobel laureate.
"Humanity will forever recollect his struggle and the entire love for humanity inborn in his nature."
Gamal Abdel Nasser (1918-1970), President of Egypt.
"It is certain that he will be remembered by the freedom-loving people of our world as a pioneer and leader in the movement for true human liberation."
Ronald W. Reagan (1911-), President or the United States of America.
"Martí expresses a keen sense of human responsibility, of indignation in the face of justification of horror, and disdain for avoidance of moral duty."
Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), English philosopher and Nobel laureate.
"The greatest monument to Martí's memory will be the collection of his thoughts. Through them he will always be present."
Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965), German philosopher, physician and Nobel laureate.
"Those who value the democratic way are grateful to Martí because we know that he who advances freedom anywhere advances it everywhere."
Adlai E. Stevenson (1900-1965), U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
"José Martí was a hero not only in the battle for Cuba's independence but also in the cause of the human spirit that strives to achieve liberty with integrity."
Harry S. Truman (1884-1972), President of the United States of America.
"José Martí expressed his deeply rooted feelings about the brotherhood of all men and fought with his pen against all hatred."
Itzhak Ben Zvi (1884-1963), President of Israel.
"All of us who have experienced all the crises and humiliations of being in exile are best prepared to understand the moral strength necessary to remain firm and courageous as was José Martí during his extraordinary life."
Stefan Zweig (1881-1942), Austrian psychologist and biographer.