--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I think Jorge Borges said that when…" description: "\"I think Jorge Borges said that when Argentineans die they turn into angels and go and live in Uruguay. But for the rest of South America, you have to s..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/085/martin-amis-704_angel_i-think-jorge-borges-said-that-when-arge_2708112.jpg" --- # I think Jorge Borges said that when Argentineans die they… ![“I think Jorge Borges said that when Argentineans die they turn into angels and go and live in Uruguay. But for the rest of South America, you have to say that it's getting there - becoming civilized - and will get there. It's had a real grit war in history. The choice between those societies until…” quote by Martin Amis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/085/martin-amis-704_angel_i-think-jorge-borges-said-that-when-arge_2708112.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/085/martin-amis-704_angel_i-think-jorge-borges-said-that-when-arge_2708112.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/085/martin-amis-704_angel_i-think-jorge-borges-said-that-when-arge_2708112.jpg) > “I think Jorge Borges said that when Argentineans die they turn into angels and go and live in Uruguay. But for the rest of South America, you have to say that it's getting there - becoming civilized - and will get there. It's had a real grit war in history. The choice between those societies until recently was the choice between tyranny and chaos. Everyone understood that. You've got to have a strong man, or it's going to be a mess.” [Martin Amis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/martin-amis/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Historical turmoil in South America forces societies to choose strong leadership over chaos, shaping cultural identity. **In simple terms:** Chaos pushes societies to demand strong leaders. Key Takeaway Recognize the need for stable governance. Themes politics history leadership Mood critical thoughtful Type political historical When to use this quote - government reform - community organizing - education policy Key Concepts civil war colonial legacy Questions to Reflect On - What defines a “strong” leader? - How can societies avoid tyranny? 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