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Augusto Paolo Lojudice photo

“I try to solve problems, always remembering that the world has already been saved by the Lord, we must only participate in this salvation. It is a fact that I often repeat to myself.”

Augusto Paolo Lojudice (1964) Italian Catholic Archbishop

New cardinal sees clear continuity between Benedict XVI, Francis (9 November 2020) Crux Catholic Media https://cruxnow.com/church-in-europe/2020/11/new-cardinal-sees-clear-continuity-between-benedict-xvi-francis

Problem , World
Kendrick Lamar photo

“Sorry I didn't save the world, my friend
I was too busy buildin' mine again
I choose me, I'm sorry”

Kendrick Lamar (1987) American rapper, songwriter and record producer from California

Mirror
Song lyrics, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers (2022)

Business , World
Nguyễn Tấn Dũng photo

“Environmental protection is both the objective and the basic content of sustainable development. Nowadays, climate change, environmental pollution, energy security, water security... have become global problems, but no one country can deal with them alone.”

Nguyễn Tấn Dũng (1949) Prime Minister of Vietnam

"Prime Minister Nguyễn Tấn Dũng’s speech at the 4th National Conference on Environment" http://tapchimoitruong.vn/english-edition-i-2015-39/Prime-Minister-Nguy%E1%BB%85n-T%E1%BA%A5n-D%C5%A9ng%E2%80%99s-speech-at-the-4th-National-Conference-on-Environment-18093 (30 October 2015)

Water , Change , Country , Problem
Nguyễn Tấn Dũng photo

“Protecting the environment is a global problem, and it requires co-operation from every country, every organisation and every citizen.”

Nguyễn Tấn Dũng (1949) Prime Minister of Vietnam

"Prime Minister Nguyễn Tấn Dũng’s speech at the 4th National Conference on Environment" http://tapchimoitruong.vn/english-edition-i-2015-39/Prime-Minister-Nguy%E1%BB%85n-T%E1%BA%A5n-D%C5%A9ng%E2%80%99s-speech-at-the-4th-National-Conference-on-Environment-18093 (30 October 2015)

Country , Problem
Nguyễn Tấn Dũng photo

“I always find it interesting to talk to students, no matter when and where. The young generation is the master of the future. Whether coming from the United States or any other country, you all represent the future of your country.”

Nguyễn Tấn Dũng (1949) Prime Minister of Vietnam
Country , Future
Nguyễn Tấn Dũng photo

“The history of national defense and building with untold sweat and bloods has forged a Vietnam's vitality, a distinct cultural identity, a resilient internal strength for development, and a capability to adapt herself to the times and harmoniously co-exist with other nations in the world.”

Nguyễn Tấn Dũng (1949) Prime Minister of Vietnam

"Deputy Pm Nguyen Tan Dung Speaks At John Hopkins University" https://vietnamembassy-usa.org/relations/deputy-pm-nguyen-tan-dung-speaks-john-hopkins-university (10 December 2021)

History , World , Time
Nguyễn Tấn Dũng photo

“As a state, a nation and a citizen, no one will forget our nation’s painful suffering.”

Nguyễn Tấn Dũng (1949) Prime Minister of Vietnam

"PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng’s online talk to Vietnamese people at home and abroad" https://en.baochinhphu.vn/print/pm-nguyen-tan-dungs-online-talk-to-vietnamese-people-at-home-and-abroad-1114491.htm (9 February 2007)

Pain , Forgetting , Suffering
Ahmed Omaar photo

“Waxaad qiimo iyo sharaf ku lahaan doontaa goobaha shaqada, kolba sida aad u tayeyso xirfada iyo aqoonta aad xanbaarsan tahay.”

Ahmed Omaar (1987)
Teal Swan photo

“Whether you deserve something was never in question. You deserve it all. That is given in your very existence. The universe wants you to succeed and wants you to experience abundance, freedom and joy. It is simply not the kind of universe that treats you as if you are incapable of creating those things yourself. And this means that it loves you more than you want it to sometimes!”

Teal Swan (1984) American spiritual teacher

Source: tealswan.com/quotes

Freedom , Universe , Question , Joy
Vladimir Putin photo

“It is important to prevent terrorist infiltration into our neighboring countries. Even when they pretend to be refugees.”

Vladimir Putin (1952) President of Russia, former Prime Minister

Putin does not want to receive Afghan migrants for fear of terrorism: “fighters disguised as refugees” https://palnws.be/2021/08/poetin-wil-geen-afghaanse-migranten-opvangen-uit-vrees-voor-terrorisme-als-vluchteling-vermomde-strijders/
2020s, 2021

Country
Ramakrishna photo

“If you can find out the nature of Maya, the universal illusion, it will leave you just as a thief runs away when detected.”

Ramakrishna (1836–1886) Indian mystic and religious preacher

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Sayings of Sri Ramakrishna (1960)

Nature , Universe
Ramakrishna photo

“As 'persons living in a house infested with venomous snakes are always alert, so should men diving in the world be always vigilant against the allurement of lust and greed.”

Ramakrishna (1836–1886) Indian mystic and religious preacher

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Sayings of Sri Ramakrishna (1960)

Housing , Personality , World , Men
Samuel R. Delany photo

“All right. I’m not opposed to reality imitating art if it doesn’t get in the way.”

Samuel R. Delany (1942) American author, professor and literary critic

Source: Lines of Power (1968), p. 26

Reality , Way , Art
Samuel R. Delany photo

“Sincerity is my favorite form of belligerence.”

Samuel R. Delany (1942) American author, professor and literary critic

Source: Lines of Power (1968), p. 31

Sincerity
George Soros photo

“I think that I am being blamed for everything. I am basically there to make money. I cannot and do not look at the social consequences of what I do.”

George Soros (1930) Hungarian-American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist

60 Minutes interview (1998)

Money , Thinking

“You cannot trick me into applying my principles to a hypothetical situation which will only work out the way that you want it to. Not when I am certain that it will not arise.”

Roger Zelazny (1937–1995) American speculative fiction writer

Source: Short fiction, Home is the Hangman (1975), p. 138

Way

“The garden of life never seems to confine itself to the plot philosophers have laid out for its convenience maybe a few more tractors would do the trick.”

Roger Zelazny (1937–1995) American speculative fiction writer

Source: Short fiction, Home is the Hangman (1975), p. 149

Life