John GreenI was born into BolÃvar's labyrinth, and so I must believe in the hope of Rabelais' Great Perhaps.
About This Quote
The great Cuban writer, José MartÃ, says that to be born into the labyrinth of history is to be born with a hope that all roads will one day lead to freedom. He also reminds us that no matter how small the hope, it is still hope. This quote shows that hope is something that should remain with us even if we are trapped in a labyrinth.
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