"I was grateful for the opportunity to make a difference. The political violence really started in 1970-1971. The political difficulties start a little bit beyond that"
- John Hume
About this Quote
John Hume's quote speaks with the political violence that started in 1970-1971 and the political problems that followed. He reveals his appreciation for the chance to make a difference in the middle of this violence and difficulty. This recommends that he was actively associated with attempting to bring about positive modification in the middle of a tight spot. His words also suggest that the political violence and troubles were not limited to the duration of 1970-1971, however that they continued beyond that time. This indicates that the circumstance was intricate which it took a long time to deal with. John Hume's quote is a testimony to his commitment to making a difference in a difficult situation and his appreciation for the chance to do so.
This quote is written / told by John Hume somewhere between January 18, 1937 and today. He was a famous Politician from Ireland.
The author also have 27 other quotes.
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"The world is full of abundance and opportunity, but far too many people come to the fountain of life with a sieve instead of a tank car... a teaspoon instead of a steam shovel. They expect little and as a result they get little"