"We are far less critical of western policy than western media are critical of Russia. When was the last time you read anything good about Russia? Anywhere? Name me one publication. That’s why this cliché that Russia Today is an anti-western channel brings a smile to my face."

"Everything you say will be used against you."

"The West never got over the Cold War stereotype. One thing that only few journalists understand is that Russia started dissolving the Soviet Union of its own accord. We were the ones to realize that Communism was a failure. We understood that it was wrong to impose our will on other nations. We released the Eastern bloc into freedom. We are a different country today, one with a different mentality -- which is something that Western journalists sometimes find difficult to comprehend. You, for example, stated earlier that Russia was acting aggressively without backing it up with facts."

"You're telling us that you're defending democracy. Mr. Biden, what kind of democracy is it when they are closing down one television channel after another and imprisoning their political opponents, because they can’t hold on to power in any other way?"

"Mr. Biden, why won't you tell the Russians that Ukraine will never join NATO? That's what they're asking for. Additionally, with high level of probability, it will never be able to join anyway, for various reasons. You understand that it's their [Russia’s] legitimate interest that [Ukraine] does not join, but you're not doing that."

"Our culture idolizes athletes, and God has really blessed my career. But at the end of the day, you want something that's eternal. We were made for so much more than fame or power, and coming to that realization has really made me say, "God, you know that’s best for me and that's what I want, too.""

"I am so curious about why certain people feel in their bones how thin the veneer of civilization is, and why other people are so nonchalant about it."

"In the end of the day, the reason that I left The New York Times is that yes because I was being bullied, yes because I couldn't do my job, both true things, but ultimately it was because I really believe that the fight for liberalism, and I don't mean that in the partisan sense but I mean [the values], that is more important than any amount of popularity, than any amount of accolades on Twitter, than anything else. Than anything else. And so I had to leave the institution in order to fight for liberalism. And that I see as the mission of my life, I guess you can say."

"[About cowardice in the leadership of institutions:] What we've seen is that you don't actually need a majority of people inside an institution to agree with these ideas for these ideas to gain force. [You need] a tiny minority and you need cowardice at the top. Cowardice at the top, that is the key ingredient. You need people at the top who are willing to sell out the authority of the institution and the values of the institution that have taken decades, sometimes centuries, to accrue. Basically for the short-term benefit of not being called a bad name."

"[About covering the story of Jamie Reed's work at a pediatric gender clinic in Missouri:] When you break a story and other publications follow it, as happens a lot of the time with The Free Press, it is very professionally gratifying. But the reason that this story was especially important and gratifying for us to have substantiated was because it is exactly the kind of story that we exist to pursue. It is exactly the kind of morally naughty story in which journalists avoid pursuing it because they know they will be punished or smeared for doing so. That is why The Free Press exists. [...] And just covering those topics, not in an histrionic way, but in a sober, fair-minded, honest, frank way that treats readers like adults."

"[About the loss of The New York Times as an institution] I will say that I spent months mourning that. It is catastrophic. But there are things in history that have been more catastrophic. And that's the kind of perspective that I'm trying to keep. Because if I spend all day looking at the wreckage, and more than just looking at the wreckage trying desperately to try and shore up something that is so clearly rotten, I would spend my life in grief."

"We would never accept a nine-year-old coming to school with a mini skirt and high heels. The same applies for headscarves."

""We are fighting a war against Russia", German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, Council of Europe (Europarat)"

"Europe and our country (Germany) stands in solidarity with you (Moldova), we will take refugees from you (that came from Ukraine)."

"I describe Olaf Scholz as kind of the epitome of the abused spouse. Stands there and is abused not only by his master, Joe Biden, but also by this hack that he has as foreign minister. Her name is Baerbock. She is the the most vociferous of all the people saying that we are...at war with Russia.... Will the German people acquiesce in their industry, and then their bodies being frozen out this winter? Or will they rise up and say: “Look, Mr Scholz, you don’t know what the hell you’re doing, and neither does Baerbock. Get out of here!”, and replace that government?"

"About Putin: He can decide that he changes his course by 360 degrees tomorrow. The whole world would be happy again. Stop the bombing. It’s in his hand.."

"Reducing energy dependence is also very important for us. Therefore, we will officially announce the start of a major program of thermal modernization by the end of the month (February 2022). At least 5,000 buildings will be modernized and renovated this year (2022). Our ambitious goal is 50,000 thermo-modernized buildings in the first years of the program implementation. The task is to reduce gas imports and channel the savings into more important projects for Ukrainians."

"Ukraine has already lost more than $560 billion as a result of Russia's monthlong war (as of March 2022). The $564.9 billion figure in losses includes $119 billion in destroyed infrastructure. Every day the numbers change and unfortunately they are increasing."

"I received a weapon. I am not trained to use it. I am a political scientist elected to parliament. It is as weird as it sounds. If someone said this even three days ago, I wouldn't have believed them. But I have a gun, and if the situation comes to that, I will have to use it. I am not surrendering (to the Russians), I will join the fight."

"That pressure of having two parents that have done music, that’s the only thing that I will be anxious for. I want her to be as original as possible without having to thing she has to do anything like anyone else, even her parents."

"When you start gradually, you tend to appreciate where you are right now. When you crawl before you walk and then you fly, you’ll appreciate your roots."

"Never dim your light for anyone. If it’s blinding they should wear shades! shinebright."

"It has been a journey of personal development and to do what my heart craves for."

"I have failed, made mistakes, trusted, and had my lows and highs. But today, I stand firm, stronger than ever and living my best life."

"God is awesome."

"https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sisi+yemmie"

"I can be pretty much an open book but, like everyone, I have my little secrets and moments I keep to myself and for my family. The key for me is to always add value. It could be a jollof rice hack or sharing an experience; whatever it is, I hope it helps my audience somehow."

"I treat my audience like my friends. Whatever information I feel I would love to share with a friend, I will share the same on my social platforms, especially if it is content that will add value to my audience."

"Life inspires my ideas for my videos. Before I started vlogging, I was blogging and it was the same thing. I carried over the content from my blog to my videos."

"It has to be everything really, but something that keeps my blood pumping is creating content!"

""I started Sisiyemmie.com in 2011, April 2, and my husband (then boyfriend) adviced me to look up what a blog was. At the time I was studying for my Masters degree at the University of Birmingham UK and I realized I had a lot of free time. I “googled” what a blog was, I opened the blog immediately and I haven’t looked back since!"

"I have amazing potential i can make good choices i am never alone i can do hard things i am beautiful inside and out i am of great worth he has a plan for me i know who i am a daughter of God."

"https://thenationonlineng.net/i-should-not-have-said-i-dont-listen-to-music-simi-makes-u-turn/"

"I've never really been a big fan of the spotlight, I know that it comes with the territory, but when I got my big break and more people started to recognise me, I realised that I had to edit myself, my life, and most of the things that I'd do or say because I wanted to be careful to keep a part of me for myself."

"...enough credit to women. It is very hard to get that acknowledgment as a woman because first of all many people don’t even expect that you are going to be good at that...Because you are a woman they definitely undermine you and you have to work extra hard to get half the things the guys are getting."

"Always take care of yourself, of your spirit, be true to yourself, build a very thick skin where you understand that your value is outside of people’s opinions about you, and you’ll be okay."

"I think they’re getting more visible. The fight is getting louder. I don’t know if it’s getting better for everyone, for those that are already in the limelight and have gotten their break, probably."

"I don’t do things because I want people to like me but because they’re important to do."

"I don’t go around blowing my own trumpet but I do know for sure that I’m good at what I do. I put in the work and nobody will say I can’t sing because I know that I sure can."

"So many people have asked me what Duduke means— it’s the beat of your heart or the beat of the drums you move your body to, or the beat you sing a melody to."

"The norm is to do a formal and proper press release, with big, impersonal words, but this is me and you. We started with true laughs, constructive criticism, silly jokes and personal moments. We’re going to keep it that way."

"Everything inspires me, I think I am mostly inspired by experiences, things that I have seen happen or that have happened to me."

"Yes, I do have a lot of songs that are about love, but what I try to do is, I try to come from different angles, like you might hear my songs and say that they are love songs but they are not saying the same thing."

"Sometimes, you also just want to be in your personal space and it doesn’t mean you don’t love (your fans) or anything. It just means you want your space."

"As soon as you know you want a child, you have a baby fever when you see a cute baby."

"People had been turning to witchcraft because of the mistaken belief that using their body parts in potions can bring good luck and wealth."

"While we have come very far in the fight against these heinous acts, the road ahead remains long and arduous."

""Jesus doesn’t have lips as big as yours, and his skin is fair. How can you ever be as good as him on the outside when there’s nothing of him on your face?” (Page 246)"

""Jess’s father is upset and confused, saying to Jess’s grandfather, “One minute you’re telling her to think on Jesus and the next you’re calling a witch doctor!” (Page 236)."

""‘You weren’t, though! If that had been my father ’handling that’, she would’ve been flat on the floor with a few teeth missing!’” (Page 198)"