Nirmala Srivastava (Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi) Quotes
In the West, people pride themselves on being the defenders of democratic rights and the champions of freedom. But if the Western world really cares for the benevolence of the whole world, it will have to turn to introspection.Nirmala Srivastava
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Where trade unions are most firmly organized, there are the rights of the people most respected.
Samuel Gompers -
As I prepare for my second term as Secretary-General, I am thinking hard about how we can meet the expectations of the millions of people who see the U.N.'s blue flag as a banner of hope. We have to continue our life-saving work in peacekeeping, human rights, development and humanitarian relief.
Ban Ki-moon -
The Human Rights Organisation deceives the world by calling itself a human rights council.
Yair Lapid -
The term 'human rights defender,' incidentally, isn't something I or my attorneys came up with. Personally, I find it a little embarrassing.
Ward Churchill -
In every commercial state, notwithstanding any pretension to equal rights, the exaltation of a few must depress the many.
Adam Ferguson -
I think the United Nations is a useful format to discuss matters, but I think it's a weak institution in being able to carry out matters and, in many respects even, it has been harmful on things like human rights.
Sam Brownback
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Unfortunately, the rights to 'System Shock' trademark and copyright are both up in the air.
Warren Spector -
The word democracy has no meaning. Duty has gone. Only rights remain.
Fiona Shaw -
I'm okay with anybody expressing their rights.
Calvin Johnson -
That's what he was saying, the civil rights movement - judge me for my character, not how black my skin is, not how yellow my skin is, how short I am, how tall or fat or thin; It's by my character.
Pam Grier -
It is always so, I guess, validating when you meet somebody that you esteem -- and then they turn out to be everything [you thought] and more.
Gloria Estefan Miami Sound Machine -
Gotta get myself a million, gonna turn that into a billion.
Nelly
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Joy and sadness come by turns.
Walker Percy -
I think there are a whole host of things that are civil rights, and then there are other things - such as traditional marriage - that, I think, express a community's concern and regard for a particular institution.
Barack Obama -
Anything that I do is something that I'm passionate about and really believe in, no matter how it turns out.
Luke Grimes -
When I fall in love I take my time There's no need to hurry when I'm making up my mind You can turn off the sun but I'm still gonna shine and I'll tell you why.
Jason Mraz -
We stand firmly behind Tom DeLay and ask that he be afforded the same rights as every other American -- that is innocent until proven otherwise.
Dennis Hastert -
I didn't say 'former president,' I said 'president,' and I have the constitutional rights according to the constitution, including immunity from prosecution.
Saddam Hussein
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I've always been a staunch supporter of songwriters' rights.
Claudia Brant -
The Art of the Romance, though warning us that it is providing fictions, opens a door into the Palace of Absurdity, and when we have lightly stepped inside, slams it shut behind us.
Umberto Eco -
A film engages you emotionally and intellectually.
Irrfan Khan -
The world is still sexist.
Barbara Broccoli -
In the West, people pride themselves on being the defenders of democratic rights and the champions of freedom. But if the Western world really cares for the benevolence of the whole world, it will have to turn to introspection.
Nirmala Srivastava