Luck has a lot to do with how your life develops. Martti Ahtisaari More Quotes by Martti Ahtisaari More Quotes From Martti Ahtisaari With my mother, I moved from one household to another before settling in the eastern part of Finland, in the city of Kuopio. Martti Ahtisaari citybeforefinlandmother We are convinced that Turkey would be a useful member of the European Union. Martti Ahtisaari unionturkeyusefuleuropean-union If one has problems with immigrant communities in Europe, that should not be used against Turkey. Martti Ahtisaari againstimmigrantproblemseurope I'm concerned when certain movements or countries have been isolated from the international dialogue because then you have no way of influencing them. Martti Ahtisaari becauseyoudialogueway It is clear a Palestinian state is needed. Martti Ahtisaari stateclearpalestinianneeded If the political will is there, we can solve anything. Martti Ahtisaari anythingwillsolvepolitical Normally, I like to eat at home. We don't go out much. The food at home is so good. Martti Ahtisaari goodgohomefood I saw an advertisement to work for a Swedish institute in Karachi in Pakistan. I had just been offered a permanent assignment, teaching in Oulu. But I felt, 'My God, I am not going to stay here forever.' You know why? Because I was following international events. Martti Ahtisaari i-amyougodwork Peace is a question of will. All conflicts can be settled, and there are no excuses for allowing them to become eternal. Martti Ahtisaari excusesquestionwillpeace I know what it's like when you are a refugee, living on the mercy of others and having to adjust. Martti Ahtisaari knowyoulivingmercy Perhaps it's a curse, but when you are a Lutheran, you have a sense of responsibility. Martti Ahtisaari senseyoucurseresponsibility I'm one of those people who, as long as I am still healthy and my thoughts are more or less clear, I don't think I can retire entirely. Martti Ahtisaari thoughtsi-amlongpeople There are always interests that are furthered by war. Therefore, those who have power and influence can also stop them... we should not accept any excuses from those in power. Martti Ahtisaari stopinfluencepowerwar Religions themselves are... peace-loving. They can also be a constructive force in peace-building, and this also applies to the Middle East. Martti Ahtisaari religionsmiddle-eastmiddleforce
