In the end, democratic societies are stronger and more resilient than any autocracy. And more adaptable too.

We have a high standard of living. ... In Norway, we've tripled our income since 1970. In the rest of western Europe, income has merely doubled.

The Norwegian response to violence is more democracy, more openness and greater political participation.

By voting, we add our voice to the chorus that forms opinions and the basis for actions.

The answer to violence is even more democracy, even more humanity...

As long as NATO changes when the world is changing, we will be very important for the security of all our allies, including the United States.

Evil can kill a person but never conquer a people.

We are seeking to avoid a new Cold War, avoid a new arms race, and, therefore, we continue to work for a more constructive relationship with Russia, including political dialogue with Russia.

We see a more assertive Russia, which has implemented a very significant military buildup over several years, and a Russia which has used military force against neighbors, especially Ukraine.

Turkey's a valued ally, important ally for NATO, not the least because of its strategic geographic location, bordering Syria and Iraq and close to Russia and the Black Sea.

Today we are all Egyptians.

Behind every argument is someone's ignorance.

What we find exotic abroad may be what we hunger for in vain at home.

Exercises cultivated self-reliance - the foundation of courage.

You can be an ordinary athlete by getting away with less than your best. But if you want to be a great, you have to give it all you've got-your everything.

Beautify your thoughts. Thoughts are the headwaters of action, life and manifestation.

All love is really God's love.

The average man never really thinks from end to end of his life. The mental activity of such people is only a mouthing of clichés.

A great body is a gift you give yourself

Preach the Truth as if you had a million voices. It is silence that kills the world.

O Time! Time! how it brings forth and devours! And the roaring flood of existence rushes on forever similar, forever changing!