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
He who puts out his hand to stop the wheel of history will have his fingers crushed. – Lech Walesa
Lying at the root of the social agreements of 1980 are the courage, sense of responsibility, and the solidarity of the working people. Both sides have then recognized that an accord must be reached if bloodshed is to be prevented. – Lech Walesa
Our national history has so often filled us with bitterness and the feeling of helplessness. – Lech Walesa