What current leader made this statement? (See answer below)

I’m sorry, but I don’t want to be an emperor. That’s not my business. I don’t want to rule or conquer anyone. I should like to help everyone – if possible – Jew, Gentile – black man – white. We all want to help one another. Human beings are like that. We want to live by each other’s happiness – not by each other’s misery. We don’t want to hate and despise one another. In this world there is room for everyone. And the good earth is rich and can provide for everyone. The way of life can be free and beautiful, but we have lost the way.

Greed has poisoned men’s souls, has barricaded the world with hate, has goose-stepped us into misery and bloodshed. We have developed speed, but we have shut ourselves in. Machinery that gives abundance has left us in want. Our knowledge has made us cynical. Our cleverness, hard and unkind. We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery we need humanity. More than cleverness we need kindness and gentleness. Without these qualities, life will be violent and all will be lost….

The airplane and the radio have brought us closer together. The very nature of these inventions cries out for the goodness in men – cries out for universal brotherhood – for the unity of us all. Even now my voice is reaching millions throughout the world – millions of despairing men, women, and little children – victims of a system that makes men torture and imprison innocent people.

To those who can hear me, I say – do not despair. The misery that is now upon us is but the passing of greed – the bitterness of men who fear the way of human progress. The hate of men will pass, and dictators die, and the power they took from the people will return to the people. And so long as men die, liberty will never perish. …..

Soldiers! don’t give yourselves to brutes – men who despise you – enslave you – who regiment your lives – tell you what to do – what to think and what to feel! Who drill you – diet you – treat you like cattle, use you as cannon fodder. Don’t fight for slavery! Fight for liberty!

In the 17th Chapter of St Luke it is written: “the Kingdom of God is within man” – not one man nor a group of men, but in all men! In you! You, the people have the power – the power to create machines. The power to create happiness! You, the people, have the power to make this life free and beautiful, to make this life a wonderful adventure.

Then – in the name of democracy – let us use that power – let us all unite. Let us fight for a new world – a decent world that will give men a chance to work – that will give youth a future and old age a security. By the promise of these things, brutes have risen to power. But they lie! They do not fulfil that promise. They never will!

Dictators free themselves but they enslave the people! Now let us fight to fulfil that promise! Let us fight to free the world – to do away with national barriers – to do away with greed, with hate and intolerance. Let us fight for a world of reason, a world where science and progress will lead to all men’s happiness. Soldiers! in the name of democracy, let us all unite!

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Answer:  This was a trick question this is from Charlie Chaplin’s The Great Dictator. The Great Dictator is a 1940 American satirical political comedy-drama film starring, written, produced, scored, and directed by Charlie Chaplin. Having been the only Hollywood film-maker to continue to make silent films well into the period of sound films, this was Chaplin’s first true talking picture.

by Fiorella Calderoni, Communications Manager Ventura Visitors and Convention Bureau

Our beaches are beautiful, our downtown is charming, and our fish tacos are to die for, but our community has always been our greatest asset. Endless summers and friendly folks -that’s what you find in Ventura and it’s the message in Visit Ventura’s latest inspiration guide.

Page after page features stunning local photography paired with editorials by local writers, and quirky insights from community members and Visit Ventura staff. It’s a celebration of the community behind the gorgeous setting and enviable weather.

Our beloved mission, city hall, pier -the parts that wear the story of Ventura’s history are featured in the guide. Channel Islands National Park, Patagonia’s headquarters, Haole the surf dog -the parts that embody the only-in-Ventura experience are there, too. A heart-warming testimonial on Ventura’s roots from Big Bad Voodoo Daddy star Scotty Morris, can also be found. Amidst beautiful photos, the guide relies on local stories to inspire desire to connect with and celebrate our community. It’s something that Visit Ventura hopes visitors and locals alike will embrace.

It’s in that same community spirit that Visit Ventura invites all Ventura residents into the Visitor Center (101 S. California St.) to pick up a copy of the latest guide (or call or email us and we’ll mail it to you!). I bet flipping through it you’ll find reasons to keep it on your coffee table. It might teach you something new about Ventura trivia, picking up surfing, the westside taco trail, or rising craft beer scene, and at the very least it will fill you with pride for the beautiful city we call home and the fascinating community behind it.

Reach Visit Ventura at  648-2075 or [email protected].