Evita Peron quotes

Eva Perón was an Argentine actress and politician, widely adored as the First Lady of Argentina. Her passionate advocacy for the poor and for women's rights made her a beloved and influential figure in Argentine history. She became an enduring symbol of hope and social justice for millions. Here are 23 of her quotes:

Almsgiving tends to perpetuate poverty; aid does away with it once and for all. (Evita Peron)
I demanded more rights for women because I know what women had to put up with. View quote
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Shadows cannot see themselves in the mirror of the sun. View quote
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I am only a sparrow amongst a great flock of sparrows. View quote
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If I have to apply five turns to the screw each day for the happiness of Argentina, I will do it. View quote
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My biggest fear in life is to be forgotten. View quote
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Answer violence with violence. If one of us falls today, five of them must fall tomorrow. View quote
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Where there is a worker, there lies a nation. View quote
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When the rich think about the poor, they have poor ideas. View quote
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Time is my greatest enemy. View quote
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Charity separates the rich from the poor; aid raises the needy and sets him on the same level with the rich. (Evita Peron)
I am only a simple woman who lives to serve Peron and my people. View quote
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To convince oneself that one has the right to live decently takes time. View quote
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Our President has declared that the only privileged person in our country are the children. View quote
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In government, one actress is enough. View quote
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I know that, like every woman of the people, I have more strength than I appear to have. View quote
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The nation's government has just handed me the bill that grants us our civil rights. I am receiving it before you, certain that I am accepting this on behalf of all Argentinean women, and I can feel my hands tremble with joy as they grasp the laurel proclaiming victory. View quote
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Keeping books on social aid is capitalistic nonsense. I just use the money for the poor. I can't stop to count it. View quote
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I had watched for many years and seen how a few rich families held much of Argentina's wealth and power in their hands. So Peron and the government brought in an eight hour working day, sickness pay and fair wages to give poor workers a fair go . View quote
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I am my own woman. View quote
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Suffer little children and come unto me. (Evita Peron)
One cannot accomplish anything without fanatacism. View quote
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I will return and I will be a million. View quote
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Evita Peron

Evita Peron - Image
Occupation: Argentine Actress
Born: May 7, 1919
Died: July 26, 1952
Quotes count: 23
Wikipedia: Evita Peron

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