Luck has a lot to do with how your life develops. Martti Ahtisaari developlifelot Change image and share on social
It is clear a Palestinian state is needed. Martti Ahtisaari clearneedpalestinian Change image and share on social
Normally, I like to eat at home. We don't go out much. The food at home is so good. Martti Ahtisaari eatfoodgood Change image and share on social
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 clearhealthylong Change image and share on social
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 applybuildconstructive Change image and share on social
No country's policies are eternal; they do vary. People are growing old, and a new generation is coming to power. In a year's time, a government can look different. You can't influence them if you don't talk to them. Martti Ahtisaari comecountryeternal share on social
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 acceptexcusefurther Change image and share on social
Mediators do not choose the conflicts they became involved in, but the parties to the conflict choose the mediator. Their participation as intermediaries is based on the trust of all the conflicting parties. Martti Ahtisaari basechooseconflict share on social
We are convinced that Turkey would be a useful member of the European Union. Martti Ahtisaari convinceeuropeanmember Change image and share on social
Like several hundred thousand fellow Karelians, we became refugees in our own country as great power politics caused the borders of Finland to be redrawn and left my home town as part of the Soviet Union. Martti Ahtisaari bordercausecountry share on social
