"So much of what we see and hear about the Middle East focuses on what we call politics, which is essentially ideology. But when it comes to the Middle East, and especially the Arab world, simply depicting people as human beings is the most political thing you can do."

-- Annia Ciezadlo

#People Quotes #Political Quotes #World Quotes

“Every animal has its own intelligence and sensitivities. They're all lovely, worthwhile, and deserving of our respect.”
“I warn people, your 40s will require massive amounts of humor and humility.”
“Everyone say to himself: 'When was the last time I went to confession?' And if it has been a long time, don't lose another day! Go, the priest will be good. And Jesus, (will be) there, and Jesus is better than the priests - Jesus receives you. He will receive you with so much love! Be courageous, and go to confession,”
“Politicians have limited power. They can't impose morality on themselves. How can they impose it on the country?”
“That is the point of quotations. One can use another's words to be insulting.”
“The U.S. prosecution service is eating at the soul of the American republic. It is an absolute danger to everyone.”
“A war not only arises, but derives its nature , from the political ideas, the moral sentiments, and the international relations obtaining at the moment when it breaks out. This amounts to saying:;: try and know why and with the help of what you are going to act; then you will find out how to act.”

Source : Ferdinand Foch, Alphonse Grasset (1920). “Precepts and Judgments”
“It has to come out of the chain of command, because the chain of command has really become impotent. The chain of command is vested in protecting itself, and so often, the perpetrator of the assault is in the chain of command.”

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