Antanas Mockus Quotes

Colombia, Philosopher
March 25, 1952

Aurelijus Rūtenis Antanas Mockus Šivickas is a Colombian mathematician, philosopher, and politician. He has a master's degree in philosophy from the Colombian University, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, and a Honoris Causa PhD from L’université de Paris.

Also known as Mathematician

Sometimes you have to speak in the future perfect tense, knowing you will not win.

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- Speak
- Win
- Tense
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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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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We need to create a society in which civility rules over cynicism and apathy.

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