Karl Lagerfeld Quotes

Personally I don't think solving corruption is such a big problem.

At the World Bank, we are already working with our clients in developing countries to improve their governance systems, collect taxes, fight corruption, and recover stolen assets.

Armed with purity of intentions and firmness of purpose, I may reasonably entertain the hope of being able to clear the administrative agency of all corruption and incompetency, and impart to it the maximum of honesty and efficiency. I now warn my officials of all ranks that I have fully made up my mind to put down corruption and intrigue wherever they may be found.

How do you criticize corrupt public officials without attacking their honor or reputation?

I hope the true public servants learn from this that they should not be afraid and they will get incredible grass-roots support if they call out corruption.

My action against corruption has been well acclaimed by the people of Orissa.

You don't have to destroy an entire industry to rid it of corruption.

Corruption is Ukraine's main enemy; we must destroy it. It's really painful to hear that Ukraine is the most corrupt country in Europe.

Transparency in government leads to reduced corruption.

It’s not one thing that eliminates corruption. It requires a number of factors: Education, institutions, accountability … It takes a lot of time and a lot of effort.

I want either less corruption, or more chance to participate in it.

Government ought to be all outside and no inside.... Everybody knows that corruption thrives in secret places, and avoids public places, and we believe it a fair presumption that secrecy means impropriety.

Some States just have a good political culture. It’s not all greed driven.

Anti-corruption is a core constitutional value. It always has been.

The media has a key role to play in ending corruption.

I have fought corruption.

I champion a real campaign to tackle the rampant corruption that is draining Saudi resources, both financial and human.

Strong government doesn't mean simply military power or an efficient intelligence apparatus. Instead, it should mean effective, fair administration - in other words, 'good governance.'

Corruption is one of the high priorities of my agenda.

We are going to secure this country. We are going to manage it properly. We will continue to improve the situation, security, economy, and fighting corruption.

You don't succeed on corruption in five minutes. I wish one could.

We have made a full frontal attack on corruption. The question is whether we can address the question of governance in developing countries and, particularly, corruption.

Throughout my career, I have made rooting out public corruption a top priority.

As New York's chief law enforcement officer, I have taken a hard line against those in state government who abuse the law they have sworn to uphold.

All those who talk about democracy, freedom, and the rule of law, of human rights, of the fight against corruption are, I believe, important allies.