Antanas Mockus Quotes

• Knowledge empowers people. If people know the rules, and are sensitized by art, humor, and creativity, they are much more likely to accept change.

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  Art, Creativity, People

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• While I was the mayor of Bogotá, I received occasional death threats. Therefore, I had to use a bullet-proof vest. I made a hole right where my heart is. The hole was in the shape of a heart. I believe this kind of gesture, gave me indeed more protection.

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  Believe, Heart, Use

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• We need to create a society in which civility rules over cynicism and apathy.

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  Apathy, Needs, Cynicism

  "Citizenship, Colombia-style" by Yvonne Roberts, www.theguardian.com. July 22, 2008.

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