In every European nation, there have been problems in history when the society was too divided. Harri Holkeri divideeuropeanhistory Change image and share on social
You cannot make easy decisions unless you first commit yourself to hard solutions. Harri Holkeri commitdecisioneasy Change image and share on social
Finland had a civil war less than 100 years ago, just like in Ireland. If you look at the history of newly independent nations, civil war is almost every time present, even in the United States. Harri Holkeri agocivilfinland Change image and share on social
Men and women have roles - their roles are different, but their rights are equal. Harri Holkeri equalmanright Change image and share on social
Discussion is just a tool. You have to aim; the final goal must be a decision. Harri Holkeri aimdecisiondiscussion Change image and share on social
The Baltic Sea is becoming more and more polluted. Not everybody living near the shore of the Baltic Sea is protecting it. It is the water of life for countries like Finland and Sweden. Harri Holkeri balticcountryfinland Change image and share on social
When the problems in Northern Ireland started, it was not a question of Protestantism or Catholicism, because the Catholic church was the only church at that time-it was a nationalist conflict. Harri Holkeri catholiccatholicismchurch Change image and share on social
In international or national crises, there are always questions of lack of confidence. You have to change the minds of the people in order to get results. Harri Holkeri changeconfidencecrisis Change image and share on social
There are many challenges, there are many obstacles; let us try to change the obstacles to advantages. Harri Holkeri advantagechallengechange Change image and share on social
When my first child was born in 1962, I wrote a letter to my grandfather telling him how happy I was but how concerned; concerned because there were so many visions which were not very good. Harri Holkeri bearchildconcern Change image and share on social