For cultural invasion to succeed, it is essential that those invaded become convinced of their intrinsic inferiority.

[T]he more radical the person is, the more fully he or she enters into reality so that, knowing it better, he or she can transform it. This individual is not afraid to confront, to listen, to see the world unveiled. This person is not afraid to meet the people or to enter into a dialogue with them. This person does not consider himself or herself the proprietor of history or of all people, or the liberator of the oppressed; but he or she does commit himself or herself, within history, to fight at their side.

What if we discover that our present way of life is irreconcilable with our vocation to become fully human?

Love is an act of courage.

The oppressors do not favor promoting the community as a whole, but rather selected leaders.

The oppressed find in the oppressors their model of 'manhood.'

Just as it is important in Latin America to discuss ideas that come from North America, I think it is interesting for North Americans to discuss ideas that come from Latin America or Africa and do not insert themselves into capitalist interests.