All Quotes

"Crying is not a sign of weakness. Everybody cries. It is either you cry on the outside or you cry on the inside. Crying is an expression of joyful or sorrowful emotions. For me, those who cry on the outside, at least in a moderated form, are able to outwardly express emotions and are sublime thereafter. For those who play macho and cry on the inside, the emotion is bottled up and find vent through other channels. On balance, people should learn to moderate their cries based on the circumstance and context."

"My motivation for inventing methodologies for teaching science which won me the 1992 UNESCO Prize, is based on the overload of methods of teaching developed by non-Africans which are not fit for purpose for the African cultural context."

"The logic is that by striving to model the great scientist and implement a work plan to surpass such scientist, the student will learn the way of the scientist and work towards achieving greater heights. When there is a will, there is a way. The outcome is predicted to be improved achievement and better attitude to STEM."

"A very important aspect of being human is to have faith and to have belief, but the science is absolutely essential for our wellbeing as a species, so we should be able to reconcile the two."

"Unfortunately, we as scientists have not done a good job at explaining what evolution is and decoupling it from atheism—it’s really not about religion at all, it’s about the natural world."

"Any population that has been abused is going to have some issues, and you have to address those issues head-on. Establish rapport, build the trust, and then maintain it, because it can relapse into feelings of oppression very easily."

"It is possible to convey the fundamental aspects of all the science that we do in a cultural context that’s relevant for the people. That’s probably the most important thing that we do in science—to make it real and important for the people that we’re speaking to."

"When I talk about substructure to Muslims who have read the Quran, I try to relate it to one of the passages that essentially says (with “we” meaning “God”), “We have created you into nations and tribes so that you’ll get to know each other, not so you’ll despise each other, and the best among you is the best with God consciousness.” It fits into the scientific rationale for my work, and there’s an immediate link. That’s what we in the science community have to build with nonscientists; you have to build these links so that they will embrace the science and use it appropriately."

"I would appreciate if you could call me Dr. Ruth Howard"

"I salute women psychologists as they receive recognition within their field and when they help other women attain their potential."

"Life presents one with all kinds of challenges. Certainly (if Tony were no longer PM), it would be a new chapter, but new chapters are different, new chapters can be energising, they can test you."

"At the end of the day Peta works incredibly hard and it is a tough job,""

"It's a role I am delighted to be able to do, but when I don't have to do it, that's fine too.""

"That's why New Zealand Rugby was interested in this element in that they recognised there were very few formal Pacific people involved in off-field roles and so quite a Eurocentric system in terms of off-field administrative structures, and yet a really strong Pacific contribution on the field,""

"When we started to understand Pacific cultural ways of doing things, we connected up those approaches to leadership that we felt would be incredibly valuable to contribute to off-field leadership in rugby...a collectivist approach, a relational approach, a service orientation and an informal appreciation for acts of service and leadership.""

"Immediately there there's going to be a difference in cultures - a Eurocentric culture versus a Pacific culture - and so what Navigating Two Worlds has done is enabled the two distinct cultures to come together and for the best of it to be drawn out in a leadership sense"

"But one of the key things that came out of the barriers, and it was supported by a lot of people, was number one the lack of communication within clubs and the lack of opportunity to conduit between the Pasifika community and the leaders of the community in the club space, and then another issue was the fear of failure or embarrassment to put yourself out there.""

"“The first thing to work on is poverty alleviation. The second is gender equality. And the third is more decent work. But poverty alleviation is at the core of the impact we're trying to create.”"

"I always wondered why financial inclusion was a problem, especially in a country where there is a wide network of distribution for fast-moving consumer goods. If alcohol and cigarettes can be easily available even in extreme northern Nigeria, why is it so challenging for financial services to hit the last mile?"

"I have seen the impact financial inclusion can have on poverty alleviation and I realize impacts can happen anywhere. We tend to assume you can only make impact in medicine or philanthropy, but I believe you can make impact even in a financial institution."

"“We have places in northern Nigeria where women are not culturally allowed to even own a bank account.”"

"Poverty alleviation is at the core of the impact we're trying to achieve, whatever form it takes. We're using access to financial services to do it now; later it could be by other means."

"I retired but to be perfectly frank I was even busier than before. But it wasn’t as rewarding, I still loved management,”"

"We didn’t know at that stage whether many of our residents could die tragically because of the pandemic as we were hearing horror stories from aged care homes overseas. Although we were experienced at caring for people, we just didn’t know what was ahead of us and what it would mean for our company’s viability,”"

"“I loved every minute of it. One of the best management teams and it continues to be great. Through that team we went from being a market pariah to a bit of a market darling,”"

"We pulled back on all unnecessary (mainly capital) expenditure because we couldn’t afford to risk spending any money on anything other than necessities to ensure our residents were well cared for over this time until we knew where the pandemic was going.”"

"They were always there to help, support, and give me guidance. They were always polite, and would not tamper with my work unless I was present and they were giving me constructive criticism and feedback. They became friends more than local staff and I felt incredibly comfortable with them, making my transition easy, and it seemed like had been working with VFV for a while."

"has shed light on the people in this world who will happily dedicate their life to making a difference, and that is very heartwarming to be a part of. It has made me, when facing a significant problem, deal with it more effectively, as I realize I am incredibly lucky in my life, as I have met many who have far worse off problems than me."

"It has made me reflect on my own personal values, aims, and ambitions in life."

"My inspiration to write poetry is my way of trying to make sense of the human condition and the circumstances in and around me in a succinct and powerful way."

"I never felt a poet’s presence as a child I suppose, but I did always have a great affinity to songwriting which I would argue is some of the best poetry if done with fervor and soul."

"Motivation is iffy because we are not usually able to turn it on when we want, so I mostly prefer the mundane act of being motivated by everyday life and everyday ups and downs."

"You don’t just become a writer, although honing is indeed part of the process, you just have to commit yourself to it like you would a marriage. Till death do you part."

"you can have your dream” guru courses, and I sit here today because of them. It’s actually true! It’s all about what you think about. I did a really short pattern-making course and very quickly realised it wasn’t for me. I’m an ideas person, not a technical person."

"It was really the best thing we did. It was a great year. We were actually going to settle overseas, but we decided we missed family and home, so we came back. I went to work for other clothing companies under my brand but I missed being with my son, so I stopped altogether until he was about nine, and then I started the company I have now, in 1996."

"I’m a really big believer in that you can’t do one without the other. Our Holy Chic brand is a great example. We were going to do it as an online brand only. We put a lot of marketing and money behind putting it out there and it just didn’t get traction."

"The only reason to create a company, for me, is to pioneer and lead and define, redefine, solve problems, and drive change. That's the reason to be in business. For me, there is no other reason to be in business. As far as I'm concerned, making money is just a byproduct.https://www.forbes.com/sites/lauraannaparker/2024/08/14/few--fars-visionary-co-founder-sarah-dusek-is-pioneering-a-female-first-sustainable-travel-movement"

"When you invest in a woman, she invests in her community, she invests in her family, she invests in the world in which she lives, and everything changes around her. https://www.forbes.com/sites/lauraannaparker/2024/08/14/few--fars-visionary-co-founder-sarah-dusek-is-pioneering-a-female-first-sustainable-travel-movement/"

"“What we've seen is what an extraordinary community can be born amongst the female entrepreneurs who've been invested in, which is so exciting to see because they've become their own sort of cheerleading squad for each other.” https://www.forbes.com/sites/lauraannaparker/2024/08/14/few--fars-visionary-co-founder-sarah-dusek-is-pioneering-a-female-first-sustainable-travel-movement/"

"The idea is: Can we protect this unique area while also creating jobs? Can we provide sustenance for many of the hundreds of families who live in this area? Can we create opportunities not just for employment but also for engagement with a larger community by buying from local producers and suppliers, using their products to connect them to our guests, and creating a cultural exchange? https://www.forbes.com/sites/lauraannaparker/2024/08/14/few--fars-visionary-co-founder-sarah-dusek-is-pioneering-a-female-first-sustainable-travel-movement/"

"I'm thinking about how we do more. How do we invest in the planet? How do we create solutions to environmental issues? https://www.forbes.com/sites/lauraannaparker/2024/08/14/few--fars-visionary-co-founder-sarah-dusek-is-pioneering-a-female-first-sustainable-travel-movement/"

"I am building a company because I want to invest in saving the planet, and I want to take people on magical adventures as a sideline. https://www.forbes.com/sites/lauraannaparker/2024/08/14/few--fars-visionary-co-founder-sarah-dusek-is-pioneering-a-female-first-sustainable-travel-movement/"

"“If this business was going to last and build something of value, significance, and impact, we had to go big or go home.” https://africanbusinessstories.com/sarah-dusek-co-founder-mp-enygma-ventures-scaling-visions-from-startups-to-venture-capital/"

"Women are often afraid to fail. Yet to succeed in entrepreneurship, we must recondition our minds to embrace the concept of failure. How do we now wrap our arms around the concept of failure as not only a requirement for innovation but the pathway guiding our journey toward success? https://www.lionessesofafrica.com/blog/2024/4/14/thinking-bigger-a-pitch-deck-formula-for-women-who-want-to-change-the-world-by-sarah-dusek"

""We must be prepared to take big risks and not play it safe if we are to make big things happen. If your idea barely works, just about works, or is average, it's time to reiterate and pivot."https://www.lionessesofafrica.com/blog/2024/4/14/thinking-bigger-a-pitch-deck-formula-for-women-who-want-to-change-the-world-by-sarah-dusek"

"Do not settle; instead, take the time to learn from the valuable information the market is telling you, adjust your products or your approach, reiterate over and over and over again, and most importantly, do not give up until you get the breakthrough you believe is possible. https://www.lionessesofafrica.com/blog/2024/4/14/thinking-bigger-a-pitch-deck-formula-for-women-who-want-to-change-the-world-by-sarah-dusek"

"The goal is to make technology accessible to everyone, regardless of the language of communication.”"

"By teaching in Yoruba, I’m able to reach those who might struggle with English-based resources, empowering them to use tech in their everyday lives."

"So for me, he declared, “the MVP award is a testament to the power of inclusive education"

"When people can learn in their native language, they gain confidence and can more easily grasp complex concepts like AI and data analysis."