I sought the New World, but the New World sought to teach me... - Hernando de Soto

This quote is attributed to Hernando de Soto.

"I sought the New World, but the New World sought to teach me about the old world within myself."

Hernando de Soto Philosophy

Economist Researcher Peruvian Born 1941 (age 85)

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"A man who fears death has already lost his freedom."

"In the face of the unknown, courage is the only compass."

"Fortune favors those who dare to venture into uncharted lands."

"I've seen the worst humanity has to offer."

"Sometimes I wonder if the world is worth saving."

"Every choice shapes our destiny."

"Order is the foundation of a good life."