John Hume Quotes

The basic policy of the British Government was that since the majority of people in Northern Ireland wished to remain in the United Kingdom, that was that. We asked what would happen if the majority wanted something else, if the majority wanted to see Irish unity.

John Hume

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• Unity

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• It's always cool to go to different places and see what's really out there in the world.

  

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• I love yoga and hiking - I think that's the perfect combo.

  

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• My motto is more, 'If you want to find something new, look for something new!' There is a certain amount of risk in this attitude, as even the slightest failure tends to be resounding, but you are so happy when you succeed that it is worth taking the risk.

  

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• In my life, there have always been people who guided my path, towards the school, towards this company. I didn't know about any of it. I didn't have a plan. It's good fortune and generosity from other people that have given me all I have today.

  

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• I'm a really big 'Lord of the Rings' fan. I have all the extended editions.

  

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• Making a movie is universal. Directing a movie is universal; it's a universal language.

  

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• If people leave your coalition, whose fault is it? It's your fault. You have to build a coalition that's attractive to people.

  

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• The basic policy of the British Government was that since the majority of people in Northern Ireland wished to remain in the United Kingdom, that was that. We asked what would happen if the majority wanted something else, if the majority wanted to see Irish unity.

  

  John Hume
  • People
  • Irish
  • Unity