“…Nevertheless, the specificities of Portugal's contemporary history have determined that the modernization processes would arrive later and, for this reason, would be faster and deeper than in many of our European partners - a particular situation that may have caused difficulties. …”

“…Does a young woman with breast cancer feel the same pain as a family from Mozambique losing their home in a flood? Does a modern slave from Bangladesh working in Dubai feel the same fear as a US soldier going to Iraq? …”

“…Muniz manages something that modern art rarely does: he changes their lives. Just as the garbage is transformed into art, these human rejects gain a new sense of self-worth.…”

“…De même, la naissance de la « grève moderne » et plus généralement, la genèse des répertoires d’action contemporains, sont-elles le fait du seul monde ouvrier ? …”