The politicians always told us that the Cold War stand-off could only change by way of nuclear war. None of them believed that such systemic change was possible. – Lech Walesa
We hold our heads high, despite the price we have paid, because freedom is priceless. – Lech Walesa
I belong to the generation of workers who, born in the villages and hamlets of rural Poland, had the opportunity to acquire education and find employment in industry, becoming in the course conscious of their rights and importance in society. – Lech Walesa
Dictators and oppressors should continue to fear me because I will be here for a long time. – Lech Walesa