“Global political conditions make a direct American intervention diffic...” — Tomas Borge Quote

“Global political conditions make a direct American intervention difficult, but President Reagan's messianic and visceral attitude toward the Nicaraguan revolution could mean it will happen as an act of desperation.”

“The doctors who have examined me say I am healthy enough for a long life, so don't have any illusions that I'll soon leave this world.”

“They accuse me of having a hard hand, but people closest to me know that is not the nature of my heart.”

“I see myself as no color. I can play the role of a man. I can paint my face white if I want to and play the role of white. I can play a green, I can be a purple. I think I have that kind of frame and that kind of attitude where I can play an animal.”

“Any of us can be happy and have a good attitude when everything is going our way. But I believe it's the real test of your character and of your faith to say, 'Things are not going our way, but I'm still being good to people; I'm still attending church; I still have a good attitude.'”