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Humanitarian Quotes

We never used to blink at taking a leadership role in the world. And we understood leadership often required something other than drones and bombs. We accepted global leadership not just for humanitarian reasons, but also because it was in our own best interest. We knew we couldn’t isolate ourselves from trouble. There was no place to hide Picture Quote #1

I think it may not be a coincidence that the rise of printing and book publication and literacy and the phenomenon of best sellers all preceded the humanitarian reforms of the Enlightenment Picture Quote #1

As I prepare for my second term as Secretary-General, I am thinking hard about how we can meet the expectations of the millions of people who see the U.N.’s blue flag as a banner of hope. We have to continue our life-saving work in peacekeeping, human rights, development and humanitarian relief Picture Quote #1

It doesn’t make a lot of sense for us to borrow money from the Chinese to go give to another country for humanitarian aid. We ought to get the Chinese to take care of the people Picture Quote #1

You know your country has a checkered past when you find yourself sitting around pondering the humanitarian upside of sticking with the British Empire Picture Quote #1

I think when I started going to war zones and started covering humanitarian issues, it became a calling because I realized I had a voice, and I can give people without a voice a voice... and now it is something that sits inside of me every day Picture Quote #1

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Perhaps the most striking assault on the foundations of traditional liberties is a little-known case brought to the Supreme Court by the Obama administration, Holder v. Humanitarian Law Project Picture Quote #1

We need to change society’s ordering principle from economic to humanitarian values, from money as the bottom line to love as the bottom line Picture Quote #1

Humanitarian issues must bring together all people who act in good faith trying to alleviate the suffering of people in dire need - especially women, children and the elderly Picture Quote #1

I do not think that war is always wrong: sometimes it is necessary to stop a dictator, prevent massive human-rights abuses, or expel an invader. But I have also seen that in the modern world, civil wars are the greatest threat to humanitarian security Picture Quote #1

I’m often asked why I travel around the country talking politics. Is it for humanitarian reasons, community spirit, or is it for the money, the limousines or the girls? The answers are: no, no, yes yes yes! Picture Quote #1

My dad’s one of my biggest heroes. I also think Paul Newman’s an inspiration. I know a lot of people say that, but I love that he’s a great role model and a humanitarian. I admire people who don’t necessarily want to change the world, but try to make it a better environment Picture Quote #1

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I want to be a lawyer, a dancer, an actress, a mother, a wife, a children’s author, a distance runner, a poet, a pianist, a pet store owner, an astronaut, an environmental and humanitarian activist, a psychiatrist, a ballet teacher, and the first woman president Picture Quote #1

For anybody that works in any kind of demining or any kind of humanitarian aid work, there is danger and it’s always a high-risk area [in Cambodia] Picture Quote #1

This will play right into Obama’s hands. He’s humanitarian, compassionate. They’ll use this to burnish their, shall we say, ‘credibility’ with the black community -- in the both light-skinned and dark-skinned black community in this country. It’s made-to-order for them. That’s why he couldn’t wait to get out there, could not wait to get out there Picture Quote #1

I gave a very dear friend of mine my humanitarian award. Because you don’t need an award to be, or not be, a humanitarian Picture Quote #1

I refer to calls for humanitarian intervention in the affairs of another state - a new idea, this - even when they are made under the pretext of defending human rights and freedoms Picture Quote #1

I’ve got different things going on - part spiritualist, part humanitarian, part brat Picture Quote #1

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The U.N.’s humanitarian agencies rely on charitable donations from the public as well as the generosity of governments to continue their lifesaving work in response to natural disasters, armed conflicts and other emergencies Picture Quote #1

A war is going to destroy our economy even further. It’s going to be a threefold humanitarian disaster Picture Quote #1

At CARE, a leading humanitarian organization, we recognize people live their lives in a holistic manner. Issues such as health care, education and economic empowerment cannot be addressed in a vacuum. Thus, effective programs need to tackle the multiple root causes of poverty Picture Quote #1

The explosion of a terrorist’s single nuclear device in a major metropolitan center would trigger an unparalleled humanitarian and environmental disaster. An accidental military launch of multiple warheads could result in a worldwide nuclear holocaust. Medical researchers and military analysts forebode grim consequences Picture Quote #1

I’ve been a philanthropist for all my life, and... I’ve had many involvements in humanitarian and environmental issues Picture Quote #1

I’ve had the privilege of working with Bono for the past few years in the One Campaign to fight AIDS and hunger and disease around the world. Bono is an Irishman and a great humanitarian. And I remember him telling me of his admiration for America Picture Quote #1

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The first question is something immediate -- and immediately, we need humanitarian aid to be allowed into the Sudan before it becomes the worst humanitarian crisis in the world Picture Quote #1

All women and girls have the fundamental right to live free of violence. This right is enshrined in international human rights and humanitarian law. And it lies at the heart of my UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign Picture Quote #1

Forcing people to be generous isn’t humanitarian, effective, compassionate or moral. Only acts that are truly voluntary for all concerned can be truly compassionate Picture Quote #1

Liberals love to strike generous, humanitarian poses with other people’s lives Picture Quote #1

I think the global community always has a responsibility to any humanitarian crisis. And I think it’s in our best interest to address a humanitarian crisis because displacement can can lead to a lot of instability and aggression Picture Quote #1

I’m not a do-gooder. It embarrassed me to be classified as a humanitarian. I simply take part in activities that I believe in Picture Quote #1

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We never used to blink at taking a leadership role in the world. And we understood leadership often required something other than drones and bombs. We accepted global leadership not just for humanitarian reasons, but also because it was in our own best interest. We knew we couldn’t isolate ourselves from trouble. There was no place to hide. (Humanitarian Quotes) I think it may not be a coincidence that the rise of printing and book publication and literacy and the phenomenon of best sellers all preceded the humanitarian reforms of the Enlightenment. (Humanitarian Quotes) As I prepare for my second term as Secretary-General, I am thinking hard about how we can meet the expectations of the millions of people who see the U.N.’s blue flag as a banner of hope. We have to continue our life-saving work in peacekeeping, human rights, development and humanitarian relief. (Humanitarian Quotes) It doesn’t make a lot of sense for us to borrow money from the Chinese to go give to another country for humanitarian aid. We ought to get the Chinese to take care of the people. (Humanitarian Quotes) You know your country has a checkered past when you find yourself sitting around pondering the humanitarian upside of sticking with the British Empire. (Humanitarian Quotes) I think when I started going to war zones and started covering humanitarian issues, it became a calling because I realized I had a voice, and I can give people without a voice a voice... and now it is something that sits inside of me every day. (Humanitarian Quotes) Perhaps the most striking assault on the foundations of traditional liberties is a little-known case brought to the Supreme Court by the Obama administration, Holder v. Humanitarian Law Project. (Humanitarian Quotes) We need to change society’s ordering principle from economic to humanitarian values, from money as the bottom line to love as the bottom line. (Humanitarian Quotes) Humanitarian issues must bring together all people who act in good faith trying to alleviate the suffering of people in dire need - especially women, children and the elderly. (Humanitarian Quotes) I do not think that war is always wrong: sometimes it is necessary to stop a dictator, prevent massive human-rights abuses, or expel an invader. But I have also seen that in the modern world, civil wars are the greatest threat to humanitarian security. (Humanitarian Quotes) I’m often asked why I travel around the country talking politics. Is it for humanitarian reasons, community spirit, or is it for the money, the limousines or the girls? The answers are: no, no, yes yes yes! (Humanitarian Quotes) My dad’s one of my biggest heroes. I also think Paul Newman’s an inspiration. I know a lot of people say that, but I love that he’s a great role model and a humanitarian. I admire people who don’t necessarily want to change the world, but try to make it a better environment. (Humanitarian Quotes) I want to be a lawyer, a dancer, an actress, a mother, a wife, a children’s author, a distance runner, a poet, a pianist, a pet store owner, an astronaut, an environmental and humanitarian activist, a psychiatrist, a ballet teacher, and the first woman president. (Humanitarian Quotes) For anybody that works in any kind of demining or any kind of humanitarian aid work, there is danger and it’s always a high-risk area [in Cambodia]. (Humanitarian Quotes) This will play right into Obama’s hands. He’s humanitarian, compassionate. They’ll use this to burnish their, shall we say, ‘credibility’ with the black community -- in the both light-skinned and dark-skinned black community in this country. It’s made-to-order for them. That’s why he couldn’t wait to get out there, could not wait to get out there. (Humanitarian Quotes) I gave a very dear friend of mine my humanitarian award. Because you don’t need an award to be, or not be, a humanitarian. (Humanitarian Quotes) I refer to calls for humanitarian intervention in the affairs of another state - a new idea, this - even when they are made under the pretext of defending human rights and freedoms. (Humanitarian Quotes) I’ve got different things going on - part spiritualist, part humanitarian, part brat (Humanitarian Quotes) The U.N.’s humanitarian agencies rely on charitable donations from the public as well as the generosity of governments to continue their lifesaving work in response to natural disasters, armed conflicts and other emergencies. (Humanitarian Quotes) A war is going to destroy our economy even further. It’s going to be a threefold humanitarian disaster. (Humanitarian Quotes) At CARE, a leading humanitarian organization, we recognize people live their lives in a holistic manner. Issues such as health care, education and economic empowerment cannot be addressed in a vacuum. Thus, effective programs need to tackle the multiple root causes of poverty. (Humanitarian Quotes) The explosion of a terrorist’s single nuclear device in a major metropolitan center would trigger an unparalleled humanitarian and environmental disaster. An accidental military launch of multiple warheads could result in a worldwide nuclear holocaust. Medical researchers and military analysts forebode grim consequences. (Humanitarian Quotes) I’ve been a philanthropist for all my life, and... I’ve had many involvements in humanitarian and environmental issues. (Humanitarian Quotes) I’ve had the privilege of working with Bono for the past few years in the One Campaign to fight AIDS and hunger and disease around the world. Bono is an Irishman and a great humanitarian. And I remember him telling me of his admiration for America. (Humanitarian Quotes) The first question is something immediate -- and immediately, we need humanitarian aid to be allowed into the Sudan before it becomes the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. (Humanitarian Quotes) All women and girls have the fundamental right to live free of violence. This right is enshrined in international human rights and humanitarian law. And it lies at the heart of my UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign. (Humanitarian Quotes) Forcing people to be generous isn’t humanitarian, effective, compassionate or moral. Only acts that are truly voluntary for all concerned can be truly compassionate. (Humanitarian Quotes) Liberals love to strike generous, humanitarian poses with other people’s lives (Humanitarian Quotes) I think the global community always has a responsibility to any humanitarian crisis. And I think it’s in our best interest to address a humanitarian crisis because displacement can can lead to a lot of instability and aggression. (Humanitarian Quotes) I’m not a do-gooder. It embarrassed me to be classified as a humanitarian. I simply take part in activities that I believe in. (Humanitarian Quotes)

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