[CORBETTLIST] 43678: Clerie (reply): 43675: Devillers: Clerie (Reply): 43669: Rouzier: RE:43654:Opperman: RE: 43653: Durban: Comment re. Curci asks advice for Haitian friend in NYC
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- Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2014 07:15:05 -0700
Subject: Clerie (reply): 43675: Devillers: Clerie (Reply): 43669:
Rouzier: RE:43654:Opperman: RE: 43653: Durban: Comment re. Curci asks
advice for Haitian friend in NYC
From: Philippe Clérié <philippe@xxxxxxxx>
> I for one, with close to 40 years of Haiti behind me, can tell you that
> Haiti is very rich in these aspects :- culture- creative arts- literature-
> history- entrepreneurship- resilience in face of catastrophes- sense of
> humor- smiles - even the flowery Creole language that was formed out of
> various languages.And then some I'm sure I'm missing.
Agreed! :-)
But then, these are all very much true of any human society, and as such
are generic riches that we share with all other human beings.
> Sometimes these riches are worth at lot more than finances. At least they
Agreed! :-)
That's also true everywhere else. But, as you mention, only "sometimes"
and not "always".
> have helped the Haitian people to survive 'til today and to forge
> themselves a unique identity. What is more important : To be or to have?
> that is the question.
Well, I want both. I want the luxury of being and the comfort of having.
It's not a choice I or anyone should have or need to make.
Best
Philippe
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