Ayman Odeh Quotes

As I went between the Islamic Society in my college and university, the mosque, the halal takeaway, and visited the homes of my male Muslim friends, it was entirely possible for me to get through my day without interacting in any meaningful way with a single non-Muslim.

Nations, like small communities, are in danger of becoming provincial, and must become so, unless they exchange commodities, theories, thoughts, and ideals. Isolation is the soil of ignorance, and ignorance is the soil of egotism; and nations, like individuals who live apart, mistake provincialism for perfection, and hatred of all other nations for patriotism.

Europe must learn to live in and with the world, not to dominate it nor to assume it is superior or more virtuous.

The Conservatives must realise that being sceptical is different from being phobic in what is an interdependent world.

I think the world is always going to be as diverse as it always has been.

Singapore is an international city, and it would be a grave mistake to close our doors.

Europe itself is an embodiment of this diversity.

Independence did not mean chauvinism and narrow nationalism.

Britain is characterized not just by its independence but, above all, by its openness.

Let's be cautious about narrow nationalism.

The world is far more interconnected today. Hence the need to understand each other is greater than ever before.

Diversity in the world is a basic characteristic of human society, and also the key condition for a lively and dynamic world as we see today.

This is a country where Jews and Arabs speak without fear. Where people come from different cultures the world over. Where everyone becomes Brazilian rapidly.

We - what we need is a dialogue among civilizations. And we need multiculturalism, respect for diversity, tolerance, respect for diverse faiths.

We're not isolated from the world. The world knocks on our door.

If the European Union wants to be an address where civilizations meet, it must take Turkey in.

Development cooperation between nations is very important because it is one of the building blocks of shared peace, prosperity, and human rights for all. It is one of the antidotes to the poison of xenophobia.

What we have to learn from Singapore is multiculturalism or clearly having the aspect of a global city.

London is a liberal city, in all senses of the word. It is a city built on the idea that the multitude of cultures that inhabit it are a benefit, not a curse, where communities from all over the globe live and work side by side, enriching each other's experiences.

This melting pot of experiences, interests, educations, backgrounds, and cultures makes the U.S. truly amazing. It's how we can come together to come up with new ideas, to collaborate, and to innovate without having to think about borders.

As a company, we believe in free and open borders. We feel this best facilitates the exchange of cultural values and ideas.

Diversity isn't just a hallmark of big cities anymore.

The beautiful thing about L.A. is that you have 50 countries in one county. Diversity brings power and muscle.

I have no problem being with people of different nationalities.

It's easy for me to care about Toronto, because Toronto is a community that cares about itself. It represents the world. It talks to itself, and because it does, it figures out that there must be a music garden as part of its existence.