I'm a dual citizen, as are my husband and children. We have got eight passports between us; we're weighed down by them whenever we go anywhere. Emily Mortimer, actress
Emily Mortimer is a British actress known for her roles in films such as "Match Point" and "Mary Poppins Returns," as well as TV shows like "The Newsroom" and "The Crown."
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The quote means that Emily Mortimer and her family members hold citizenship in two different countries, and as a result, they possess eight passports collectively. Carrying multiple passports can be cumbersome and inconvenient while traveling.
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It is good that the Canadians are raising the flag among Western countries to raise the issue of human rights abuse throughout the Middle East. Jamal Khashoggi, author
Jamal Khashoggi was a Saudi Arabian journalist and author who was assassinated in the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul, Turkey in 2018.
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Islam tells us every girl and boy should be educated. I don't know why the Taliban have forgotten it. Malala Yousafzai, activist
Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate.
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Other people's traditions look charming and decorative and exotic. They're nice places to visit on holiday, but you wouldn't want to live with one. A. A. Gill, writer
A. A. Gill was a British writer and critic known for his work in journalism, television, and literature.
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Creative people have no barriers. Ultimately, it's connecting with human beings. There's just one planet. I don't see it as different countries. Aamir Khan, actor
Aamir Khan is a renowned Indian film actor, director, and producer known for his work in Bollywood cinema.
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The Beijing Olympics and the Shanghai World Expo show just how much effort China is willing to spend to enter the global stage. But while China desires to understand the world, it fails to accept its universal values. Ai Weiwei, artist
Ai Weiwei is a Chinese contemporary artist and activist known for his provocative and politically charged works.
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Seek out your brothers and sisters of other cultures and join together in building alliances to put an end to all forms of racial discrimination, bigotry, and prejudice. There are people of good will of all races, religions, and nations who will join you in common quest for the betterment of society. Bernice King, march 28
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I realized that it's all really one, that John Lennon was correct. We utilize the music to bring down the walls of Berlin, to bring up the force of compassion and forgiveness and kindness between Palestines, Hebrews. Bring down the walls here in San Diego, Tijuana, Cuba. Carlos Santana, musician
Carlos Santana is a Mexican-American musician and guitarist known for his fusion of rock, blues, and Latin American music.
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I have studios in the different places where I live - in Ibiza, Paris and London - but they're not crazy studios, they're just rooms with good monitors, and all I do is plug my laptop in. It's a different way to make music, but for me, I love it, because it's more connected to the world. David Guetta, musician
David Guetta is a French DJ, record producer, and songwriter who has sold over 50 million records worldwide and has won two Grammy Awards.
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As more men become more educated and women get educated, the value system has to be more enhanced and the respect for human dignity and human life is made better. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, october 29
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The acquisition of knowledge - knowledge of both the world and of their own religion - will inoculate young people against extremist ideologies. Hamza Yusuf, clergyman
Hamza Yusuf is an American Islamic scholar, co-founder of Zaytuna College, and a prominent figure in the American Muslim community.
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I want to go to Sierra Leone with something - whether it's some sort of contribution to healthcare, or to the entertainment industry. My cousin is a nurse; we are talking about opening a clinic. Idris Elba, actor
Idris Elba is a British actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and movies such as Luther, The Wire, Thor, and Pacific Rim.
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I have been very strongly advocating that poverty must not be used as an excuse to continue child labour. It perpetuates poverty. If children are deprived of education, they remain poor. Kailash Satyarthi, activist
Kailash Satyarthi is an Indian children's rights activist who has been working to end child labor and promote education for all children.
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For them it's normal that people of all colours are equal. When I look at schoolkids, I think that we should all be like that. Kalidou Koulibaly, athlete
Kalidou Koulibaly is a professional footballer from Senegal who currently plays as a center-back for Napoli and the Senegal national team.
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Out of the five years I spent in software, I was in the U.S. for two. Karthik Subbaraj, director
Karthik Subbaraj is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in Tamil cinema.
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Philanthropic work reminds you of everyone's common humanity, and that's really the common denominator for everyone. Laurence Fishburne, actor
Laurence Fishburne is an American actor known for his roles in movies such as The Matrix, Boyz n the Hood, and John Wick.
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American prejudices about Europe rarely surface in headlines, but they are real, pervasive, and ingrained. Linda Colley, historian
Linda Colley is a British historian and author who specializes in the history of Britain, empire, and nationalism.
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Sovereignty must not be used for inflicting harm on anyone, whether citizen or foreigner. Ludwig von Mises, economist
Ludwig von Mises was an Austrian economist and philosopher who is known for his contributions to the Austrian School of economics and his advocacy for free-market capitalism.
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I know we have a lot of poverty and we have a lot of problems over here in the U.S., but for me, I've been outside the country, and that's really where my heart is - to help others outside. Malcolm Brogdon, athlete
Malcolm Brogdon is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA.
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I grew up with a grandmother from another country and having a different language in my house. That gave me an ear for accents. Alex Borstein, actress
Alex Borstein is an American actress, writer, and comedian best known for her role as the voice of Lois Griffin on the animated television series Family Guy.
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Globalisation is happening so fast it's confusing for people, and tolerance is threatened. Bill Pullman, actor
Bill Pullman is an American actor known for his roles in films such as Independence Day, While You Were Sleeping, and The Sinner.
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And most importantly perhaps, children can learn about their rights, share their knowledge with the children of other nations, identify problems with them and establish how they might work together to address them. Carol Bellamy, educator
Carol Bellamy is an educator and former executive director of UNICEF.
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The most successful cultural diplomacy strategy integrates people-to-people or arts/culture/media-to-people interactions into the basic business of diplomacy. The programs in Afghanistan, Egypt, and Iran all contribute to core goals of U.S. policy in those countries. Cynthia P. Schneider, diplomat
Cynthia P. Schneider is a former U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands and a professor of diplomacy at Georgetown University.
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'The Sopranos' was a very East Coast show; 'Heroes' is more organically global. Dania Ramirez, actress
Dania Ramirez is a Dominican-American actress known for her roles in TV shows such as "Heroes," "Devious Maids," and "Entourage," as well as movies like "X-Men: The Last Stand" and "Premium Rush."
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Not everybody gets to travel halfway around the world to see a whole different perspective. If we can see that on TV, we'll know that society is bigger than the small world we all live in. Danielle Macdonald, actress
Danielle Macdonald is an Australian actress known for her roles in the films "Patti Cake$" and "Dumplin'."
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I feel that the most rewarding thing I have ever done in my life is to be associated with UNICEF. Danny Kaye, actor
Danny Kaye was an American actor, comedian, and singer who was popular in the mid-20th century.
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Our second phase was to develop a school curriculum that teaches tolerance, respect for differences, conflict resolution, anger management, and other attributes of peace. Eddie Bernice Johnson, politician
Eddie Bernice Johnson is a Democratic politician who has served as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 30th congressional district since 1993.
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If we don't like the Human Rights Council, then let's not fund it. We should pick and choose cafeteria style which groups we want to help. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, politician
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is a retired American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Florida from 1989 to 2019.
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When you're someone who cares about making a difference in the world, and you have resources to do that, you have literally hundreds of choices you could make about how to do that. J. B. Pritzker, businessman
J.B. Pritzker is an American businessman and philanthropist who is the current Governor of Illinois.
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A part of growing up in this international world is understanding and being prepared and having tools to adapt outside of the small environment that you may have come from. That's what education is all about. Lamman Rucker, actor
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If the white folks feel America is great for everybody, I don't want to change what they love. All I want is to bring my love and respect in the areas of law, policy, business, and banking. That's what I do when I do my extremely rare lectures at universities. Lil B, musician
Lil B is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Berkeley, California.
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I believe, whether it is the United States or Europe, they will all end up as multicultural societies. So India's this great experiment of a billion people of such great diverse persuasion, working together, seeking their salvation in the framework of a democracy. I believe it will have some lessons for all the multicultural societies. Manmohan Singh, statesman
Manmohan Singh is an Indian economist and politician who served as the Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014.
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I love all Mexicans. Adrien Broner, athlete
Adrien Broner is a retired American professional boxer who held multiple world championships in four weight classes.
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Britain has no divine right to be one of the richest countries in the world. George Osborne, politician
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Work aside, I think would have ended up in the U.S. because I like being here a lot. I really do. Raza Jaffrey, actor
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In many respects Angie saved Zahara's life and there are so many more children whose lives she could save and she talks about that constantly. James Haven, actor
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I don't want to inspire people to look pretty and buy makeup. I want to inspire them to knit scarves for Syrian refugees. Ella Purnell, actress
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My parents were U.S. Foreign Service, so I spent a lot of time you know, overseas in various countries around the world, you know, I was an American Embassy brat and today, as a professional musician, I travel all over this country and around the world. Daryl Davis, musician
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I love Canadians because I don't see very much racism in Canada. Patti LaBelle, musician
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Economic activity can help repair war-torn societies, but if it's not conducted responsibly, it can also create or prolong violence. Companies and international organisations must help strengthen communities and overcome the trauma of violence. Peter Maurer, activist
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Global education is not a zero-sum game. The rise of universities in Asia will be a benefit to the entire world. Richard Levin, economist
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There is a terribly terrestrial mindset about what we need to do to take care of the planet - as if the ocean somehow doesn't matter or is so big, so vast that it can take care of itself, or that there is nothing that we could possibly do that we could harm the ocean. Sylvia Earle, scientist
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The Peace Corps is a sort of Howard Johnson's on the main drag into maturity. Paul Theroux, novelist
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Strong, enforceable environmental protections will not only help protect our planet for future generations, it will also level the playing field for small-and-medium-sized U.S. businesses by raising environmental standards. Suzan DelBene, politician
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I have always loved doing accents. I have lived with my parents in a number of countries, including Italy and Jamaica. Sarita Choudhury, actress
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Groups like AmeriCorps, the Peace Corps, and other service organizations have a huge impact in the United States and around the world. They support communities, help people improve their lives, and provide additional 'human capital' to organizations that serve disadvantaged people. Tae Yoo, businesswoman
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Safe working conditions, fair wages, protection from forced labor, and freedom from harassment and discrimination - these must become standard global operating conditions. Paul Polman, businessman
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The most difficult part of the decision to marry Shilpa was the fact that she did not want to leave India. Raj Kundra,
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A little exposure to a city like Sulaimani will help Trump understand that the Middle East is a much more complex place than he seems to believe. Perhaps Trump could even give a speech at the American University in Sulaimani, just as President Obama did at Cairo University early in his first term. Peter Bergen, journalist
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I was very active in the peace movement, still am. Margot Kidder, actress
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The Peace Corps is guilty of enthusiasm and a crusading spirit. But we're not apologetic about it. Sargent Shriver, politician
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I'm Canadian, and so American politics aren't really in my wheelhouse. Ryan Gosling, actor
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The world has not yet reached the point which, in my view, is an essential condition for the survival of our human species: access by all the peoples to the material resources of this planet. Fidel Castro, august 13
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Netflix isn't available internationally all the time, but the NBA is. It's nice to have something that feels like home. Nathan Chen, athlete
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Wherever you go, respect the local culture or you will suffer. Raj Thackeray, politician
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And I grew up watching all the British ones so when you hear that from an early age, it makes it much easier than you guys who don't grow up with Australian television or British television. Rachel Griffiths, actress
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I know it's a cliche, but I see myself as a citizen of the world. I was brought up in Switzerland by German and Turkish parents but I've very much grown up in San Francisco. I have a European sense of aesthetic, but I'm also deeply steeped in the notion of change and entrepreneurship that is associated with Silicon Valley. Yves Behar, designer
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I'm certainly curious about people. As a kid, I moved around a lot. I was raised in a lot of different places, and thanks to working in the movies, I've gotten to keep traveling. I've always been interested in other cultures and languages. Viggo Mortensen, actor
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