The breaking wave and the muscle as it contracts obey the same law. Delicate line gathers the bodys total strength in a bold balance. Shall my soul meet so severe a curve, journeying on its way to form? – Dag Hammarskjold
It is through accepting other people in our own countries that we shall come to respect our neighbours and be respected in our turn. – Tahar Ben Jelloun
In short, is not liberty the freedom of every person to make full use of his faculties, so long as he does not harm other persons while doing so? – Frederic Bastiat
I think we have grave problems. I am very much concerned about environmental questions, even though in Finnish society, we are not facing the most urgent problems. – Harri Holkeri