Top 30 Quotes by Emma Bonino

I was on leave from local and regional politics, as long as I was a Minister.

The speed of movement towards independence will depend on Kosovo demonstrating that it is capable of treating minorities well. We have not always seen that.

I mean to defend the rights of individuals in a liberal prospect.

My mother was a regular church-goer and was very tolerant.

Women are clear-headed, they are more creative and for this reason, sometimes, also more fragile.

I was thrown into the Parliament right away. From 1976 to 1978 I was concerned with the abortion issue, later on with that of divorce.

I was very restless, but finally I found my way.

Men don't have as many difficulties and are more supported to combine the different aspects of their life.

My mother's studies stopped with the third year of primary school, my father with the first. They taught me a deep sense of duty. But nobody was involved in politics in my family.

Drafting a constitution is only the first step. The constitution has to be granted legitimacy by open discussion and a fair, representative referendum.