Fernando Henrique Cardoso Professions : Former President of Brazil Born : June 18, 1931 Browse All Authors Top 6 quotes by 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 cutting country reality Let us continue to strive together for a more inclusive, democratic, and peaceful future for us all. Fernando Henrique Cardoso future peaceful democracy 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 democracy society teamwork It is impossible to build enduring institutions without solid values. For us, the fundamental value is that associated with democracy. Fernando Henrique Cardoso democracy fundamentals impossible 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 intelligent fighting war 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 president book hands Similar Authors Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva former-president-of-brazil All Authors
