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Famous quotes

We are all familiar with quotes from famous personalities in our own languages and cultures - but how many do we know from elsewhere in different languages? Here is a chance to discover the wisdom, truths (or half-truths!), creativity, humour and sometimes downright cynicism from a range of cultures and languages as well as their origins. Do you have a favourite? We would be delighted if you would also contribute some of your own!

Famous quotes

We are all familiar with quotes from famous personalities in our own languages and cultures - but how many do we know from elsewhere in different languages? Here is a chance to discover the wisdom, truths (or half-truths!), creativity, humour and sometimes downright cynicism from a range of cultures and languages as well as their origins. Do you have a favourite? We would be delighted if you would also contribute some of your own!
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142

Contra el vici de manar malament, hi ha la virtut de desobeir. Against the vice of ruling badly, there is the virtue in disobedience.

By Lluís Maria Xirinacs, Catalan politician, philosopher, cleric and writer
This quote explores the moral justification for disobedience, suggesting that in certain situations, disobedience is not only acceptable but necessary. It implies that challenging poor or immoral leadership can be a legitimate and justified response.


144

Una ciutat sense Biblioteca ja no s'anomena uns gran ciutat A city without a library can no longer be called a great city.

By Eugeni d'Ors, philosopher
Libraries are essential as cultural and intellectual centres within a city, granting the population access to valuable information.


143

Les lleis són normes, però també són armes Laws are rules, but they are also weapons.

By Eugeni D'Ors, writer
Although laws are rules that create certain principles that must be adhered to for the greater good of society, they can also be used as 'weapons' of control and oppression. D'Ors' quote highlights the dual nature of laws.


145

Cada dia, cada minut, algú se’n va i amb ell se’n va una part del món. Every day, every minute, someone leaves, and with them, a part of the world departs.

By Montserrat Roig i Fransitorra, writer
When someone dies, their unique experiences, memories, and contributions are lost, taking with them an irreplaceable part of the world's richness.


141

Tot està per fer i tot és possible. Everything is yet to be done and everything is possible.

By Miquel Martí i Pol, Catalan poet and writer
This optimistic quote suggests that there is always potential for new beginnings and improvements. With effort and creativity, we can achieve great things and make a significant impact.