"We can't deter people fleeing for their lives. They will come. The choice we have is how well we manage their arrival, and how humanely"

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Source : "U.N. Refugee Chief: Europe's Response to Mediterranean Crisis Is 'Lagging Far Behind'". time.com. April 23, 2015.

Antonio Guterres

#People Quotes #Choices Quotes #Fleeing Quotes

“Well, one thing, you got to stand in a courtroom and listen to a judge sentencing you to 25 years in prison before you realize that freedom of expression can no longer be taken for granted.”
“It's a spirit that was given me and the relationships and meeting all these great people, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong; through Max I met a lot of people too. My first album was with Benny Carter.”
“If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, it's just possible you haven't grasped the situation.”
“Forgive me for using the term 'fat little brother' ... It is not a criticism, rather a suggestion that he do some exercises and go on a diet, don't you think? I'm doing this for the gentleman's health.”
“Kolkata is special. I have been privileged to spend time in the city and make some great friends there. I like to go there whenever I can.”
“I can play the harmonica with my nose.”
“To anyone who took the trouble to look, I was plainly visible, but when people are expecting to see nothing, that is usually what they see.”
“My first love is writing and producing. So I sometimes put my own stuff off to work on other people's projects.”

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