John Hume
John Hume
John Hume, KCSGis an Irish former politician from Derry, Northern Ireland. He was a founding member of the Social Democratic and Labour Party, and was co-recipient of the 1998 Nobel Peace Prize, with David Trimble...
NationalityIrish
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth18 January 1937
CountryIreland
age curriculum awful
Like everybody at that age, I read an awful lot of pulp fiction. But at the same time, I also read quite a bit of history and read that as much for pleasure as part of a curriculum.
would-be language speechless
If the word 'No' was removed from the English language, Ian Paisley would be speechless.
differences race diversity
All conflict is about difference; whether the difference is race religion, or nationality...
hands two mind
There were two mentalities, and both mentalities had to change. There was what I called the Afrikaner mind set of the Unionist politicians, which was holding all power in their own hands, and discriminating, and their objective was to protect their identity
class people credit
Before the arrival of the Credit Union, people who were from the poor background or a working class background couldn't borrow from banks.
grateful opportunity differences
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.
leadership kids people
I never thought in terms of being a leader. I thought very simply in terms of helping people.
respect lying essence
Difference is of the essence of humanity. Difference is an accident of birth and it should therefore never be the source of hatred or conflict. The answer to difference is to respect it. Therein lies a most fundamental principle of peace: respect for diversity.
answer history quite range time
I think that's not a question that one can answer accurately. I read a whole range of books, quite a lot of history at the time, and still do read a lot. I read very widely.
concerned far matter necessary resolved soon
It is necessary as far as we are concerned that this matter is resolved as soon as possible,
believe benefits goodwill great harness massive opportunity society towards transform translate
I believe we now have a great opportunity to transform our society and harness the massive international goodwill that is out there towards us and to translate it into real benefits for all our people.
behind building future leaving past
leaving the past behind us and building a new future together.