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

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.

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.

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

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.

Like the pioneering Muslim scientists, Al Bukhari insisted on an empirical, organized method in the science of fiqh and hadith

I live my life in the light of your love.

Nothing sickens me more than the closed door of a library.

Animals are so much quicker in picking up our thoughts than we are in picking up theirs. I believe they must have a very poor opinion of the human race.

I think it’s better to have ideas. You can change an idea; changing a belief is trickier.

Vacuuming is great. I do the laundry. I love washing machines. I'm the maid in my house.

One brave deed makes no hero.

Throw back the shoulders, let the heart sing, let the eyes flash, let the mind be lifted up, look upward and say to yourself ... nothing is impossible!

My diet is much better. I eat what I have to. The older you get, the better you get at making sacrifices.

As long as people believe in absurdities they will continue to commit atrocities.