Olof Palme quotes
Olof Palme was a Swedish politician and Prime Minister, known for his strong advocacy of social democracy and outspoken internationalism. His leadership left a lasting impact on Swedish society and global politics. He was tragically assassinated, which shocked the nation and the world. Here are 8 of his quotes:
Former Prime minister Tage Erlander spoke on radio a year ago about the people's home and about how he visited his senile mother at a residential hospital outside of Karlstad. When he came to visit her she told him; I'm so happy here. Everyone is so nice to me and I get good care and nice food. But who is paying for all this? Is it you Tage? And Erlander said; no I'm not paying, you're paying for this yourself mother. You have paid for this your entire life. You have grown up in this society, you have taken care of the family all these years, you have been a good citizen. And you have the right to be taken care of when you get old and infirm, not because of charity, not because you have a thick wallet, but because you are a Swedish citizen. This is your society, our society. You have the same right to this as anyone else. That is the welfare state and it is our greatest pride!
Olof Palme
Olof Palme
Occupation: Swedish PoliticianBorn: January 30, 1927
Died: February 28, 1986
Quotes count: 8
Wikipedia: Olof Palme
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