I discovered very quickly that criticism is a form of optimism, and that when you are silent about the shortcomings of your society, you're very pessimistic about that society. And it's only when you speak truthfully about it that you show your faith in that society.

Cuba needs a dose of perestroika.

Contrary to the macho culture of Mexico, both my grandmothers were very brave young widows. I was always very close to these hard-working, intelligent women.

What America does best is to understand itself. What it does worst is to understand others.

The new world economic order is not an exercise in philanthropy, but in enlightened self-interest for everyone concerned.

The possibility of being as free with the camera as we are with the pen is a fantastic prospect for the creative life of the 21st century.

Art gives life to what history killed. Art gives voice to what history denied, silenced, or persecuted. Art brings truth to the lies of history.