Staffan Quotes & Sayings

Freedom of speech does not mean freedom of offending culture, religion or traditions, — Staffan De Mistura

I see a lot of homes that are supercool, and everything is very tasteful, but it's not warm. I'm really scared of rooms that look too serious. — Amanda Peet

Sometimes there is a common threat that can produce a common interest in putting aside all the differences in trying to find a constructive solution. — Staffan De Mistura

When we listen with the intent to understand others, rather than with the intent to reply, we begin true communication and relationship building. Opportunities to then speak openly and to be understood come much more naturally and easily. — Stephen Covey

We are the masters of our own fates - we decide how we go forward. — Sarah J. Maas

After using the 'good offices' of UN diplomacy (economic sanctions and weapons inspections) to ensure that Iraq was brought to its knees, its people starved, half a million of its children killed, its infrastructure severely damaged, after making sure that most of its weapons have been destroyed, in an act of cowardice that must surely be unrivalled in history, the 'Allies' / 'Coalition of the Willing' (better known as the Coalition of the Bullied and Bought) - sent in an invading army! — Arundhati Roy

The people I admire most are those who struggle for everyone. — Vanessa Redgrave

The wine glasses are empty except for that one undrinkable red spot at the bottom. — Aimee Bender

Did we perfectly know the state of our own condition, and what was most proper for us, we might have reason to conclude our prayers not heard if not answered. — William Wake

Mrs. Georgette Roxby, known by her husband as Georgie, dressed to best show off her ample assets. Being plump everywhere, especially where it mattered, she had acquired the habit of hiding things in her bosom for later use; thus only requiring her to carry around a small clutch to all affairs where she could apply her other nasty habit of smacking her husband in the arm with her purse. — Staffan Bertel

Perfectionism prevents action. Waiting until you have devised the perfect solution to something is merely a form of procrastination. — Staffan Noteberg

In every conflict, some rhetoric and posturing, so we should take that aside. When facts is that everybody is exhausted and that no one believes that there is a military solution to this. The solution must be a political one. — Staffan De Mistura

Health and programming should go together like a horse and carriage. You can't have one without the other. In our sedentary office work, we often forget that an absence of health is as bad as a lack of programming skills. — Staffan Noteberg

Her eyes were distant, and she seemed to be listening to that voice that first told her the story, a mother, sister, or aunt. Then her voice, like her singing, cut through the crickets and crackling fire. — Shannon Hale