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.

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.

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.

Today we are all Egyptians.

Maybe, now and then, we have to give up a portion of our kingdoms--the things we hold dearest--to find what it is God wants for us.

I only read books I know I will like

It is the greatest good to the greatest number of people which is the measure of right and wrong.

We prefer to find mates who are roughly as attractive as we are, which means they are more likely to stay and not look for a better offer.

That was a wonderful period in my life. I mean, I didn't become an artist, but somebody let me do something I loved. What a luxury, to do something you love to do.

Nothing has ever been accomplished in any walk of life without enthusiasm, without motivation, and without perseverance.

The crisis in Ukraine is all the European Union's fault. Its leaders negotiated a trade deal with Ukraine, which essentially blackmailed the country to choose between Europe and Russia.

Don't listen to negative influences. Believe in yourself, and show others what you can do. Only "you" can find your potential.

I just want to do something big if I do anything at all.

My new year's resolution is definitely to quit smoking. I need to do it.