Paul Biya

Slowly but surely, we are acquiring that famous culture of democracy, which is our objective. Paul Biya We now need to look beyond our immediate future and aim higher and farther. Paul Biya I want to believe that those who have been appointed to accomplish this mission will be totally committed, devoting all their skills [...]

Silvio Berlusconi

The link between my experience as an entrepreneur and that of a politician is all in one word: freedom. Silvio Berlusconi Bush will keep up that policy that gives the United State the role of promoting freedom in the world. Silvio Berlusconi I am certain that we need a solution completely separate from military intervention. [...]

Menachem Begin

Israel is still the only country in the world against which there is a written document to the effect that it must disappear. Menachem Begin

Ehud Barak

Iran poses the most serious long-term threat to regional stability. Ehud Barak We want peace, but not at any price. Ehud Barak If I were a Palestinian of the right age, I’d eventually join one of the terrorist organizations. Ehud Barak

Arthur Balfour

I thought Winston Churchill was a young man of promise, but it appears he is a young man of promises. Arthur Balfour It is unfortunate, considering that enthusiasm moves the world, that so few enthusiasts can be trusted to speak the truth. Arthur Balfour Nothing matters very much, and few things matter at all. Arthur [...]

Stanley Baldwin

Since the day of the air, the old frontiers are gone. When you think of the defense of England you no longer think of the chalk cliffs of Dover; you think of the Rhine. Stanley Baldwin I am one of those who would rather sink with faith than swim without it. Stanley Baldwin The bomber [...]

Jan Peter Balkenende

Terrorism is an evil that threatens all the countries in Europe. Vigorous cooperation in the European Union and worldwide is crucial in order to meet this evil head on. Jan Peter Balkenende The generation which lived through the Second World War is disappearing. Post-war generations see Europe’s great achievements – liberty, peace and prosperity – [...]

Howard Baker

The most difficult thing in any negotiation, almost, is making sure that you strip it of the emotion and deal with the facts. And there was a considerable challenge to that here and understandably so. Howard Baker We must examine then the concerns of the Government of Japan about the language of the treaty itself [...]

Abu Bakr

Youth is not restored by the dyeing of your hair. Abu Bakr The more knowledge you have, the greater will be your fear of Allah. Abu Bakr Use the same measure for selling that you use for purchasing. Abu Bakr When knowledge is limited – it leads to folly… When knowledge exceeds a certain limit, [...]

Ibrahim Babangida

With each new book, the march of our national history takes a step forward. When one is present at a book launch, one is bearing witness to the birth of a new body of ideas, to the coming into being of another testimony of history. Ibrahim Babangida For as long as our people are held [...]

Kofi Annan

The United Nations, whose membership comprises almost all the states in the world, is founded on the principle of the equal worth of every human being. Kofi Annan We need to keep hope alive and strive to do better. Kofi Annan Iraq has a new opportunity to comply with all these relevant resolutions of the [...]

Kofi Busia

Diplomacy means the art of nearly deceiving all your friends, but not quite deceiving all your enemies. Kofi Busia

Iyad Allawi

With nearly 20 days until Iraq emerges as a free sovereign state for the first time in more than three decades, terrorists have increasingly targeted our country’s infrastructure. Iyad Allawi It is our people who are sitting in the dark because of these cowardly and treacherous attacks, not our occupiers. Iyad Allawi We are safer, [...]

Madeleine Albright

Iraq is a long way from the U.S., but what happens there matters a great deal here. For the risks that the leaders of a rogue state will use nuclear, chemical or biological weapons against us or our allies is the greatest security threat we face. Madeleine Albright My mind-set is Munich. Most of my [...]

Akihito

The Japanese keenly learned from Western civilisation in a bid to modernize and preserve the nation. Akihito I am marrying her because I love her. Akihito

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

In the time one is given, the steward must make the most of the talents one is given by the Lord. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo While there’s been much progress on terrorism, there’s still much work to do and it is very important that the countries work together in order to address this threat together. Gloria [...]

Akhenaton

Say not that honor is the child of boldness, nor believe thou that the hazard of life alone can pay the price of it: it is not to the action that it is due, but to the manner of performing it. Akhenaton The lips of the wise are as the doors of a cabinet; no [...]

Jean-Bertrand Aristide

I will work to bring peace to everyone – whatever economic level – as long as you are Haitian. Jean-Bertrand Aristide Peace in the head, peace in the stomach. Jean-Bertrand Aristide We have problems which will be addressed by Haitians. Jean-Bertrand Aristide I am confident that I can serve my country without being involved as [...]

Corazon Aquino

Freedom of expression – in particular, freedom of the press – guarantees popular participation in the decisions and actions of government, and popular participation is the essence of our democracy. Corazon Aquino I am not embarrassed to tell you that I believe in miracles. Corazon Aquino National leaders who find themselves wilting under the withering [...]

Ion Antonescu

I will withdraw to my fortress, and after the slaughter, I will restore order. Ion Antonescu

Yuri Andropov

Yes, Samantha, we in the Soviet Union are trying to do everything so that there will not be war on Earth. This is what every Soviet man wants. Yuri Andropov

Idi Amin

In any country there must be people who have to die. They are the sacrifices any nation has to make to achieve law and order. Idi Amin Sometimes people mistake the way I talk for what I am thinking. Idi Amin If we knew the meaning to everything that is happening to us, then there [...]

Fisher Ames

A democracy is a volcano which conceals the fiery materials of its own destruction. These will produce an eruption and carry desolation in their way. Fisher Ames The known propensity of a democracy is to licentiousness which the ambitious call, and the ignorant believe to be liberty. Fisher Ames No one ever became, or can [...]

Kim Campbell

Government cannot and must not replace private initiative. Kim Campbell Our first Prime Minister saw a country that would be known for its generosity of spirit. And so it is. Kim Campbell Since the end of the Second World War, our population has more than doubled to 27 million people. Kim Campbell In all modesty, [...]

Cao Cao

I’d rather betray the world than let the world betray me. Cao Cao What is at a peak is certain to decline. He who shows his hand will surely be defeated. He who can prevail in battle by taking advantage of his enemy’s doubts is invincible. Cao Cao

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