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“Do you know that Eugene O'Neill loved [(1940), based on a cycle of O'Neill's one-act sea plays]? Every month he had a print screened for him. It's a little thing that made me very proud of this picture.”
John Ford (1894–1973) said by 1973 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I never considered my decision as “walking away from Hollywood,” I felt it was more — walking into something more significant and by that, I took Hollywood with me. I really loved my work and the people I worked with.”
Dolores Hart (born 1938) first seen 2008 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: An Interview with Mother Dolores Hart (Sseptember 27, 2008)
“Once I was hailed as a prodigal son. In other words, loved by everyone. Now it's so different: wherever I go, nobody wants to know. Tried having meetings. Running about. Same as I did when I started out. Now though, it's different: wherever I go, nobody wants to know.”
Gilbert O'Sullivan (born 1946) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When I was a kid I loved singing, but I did not want to make noise for other people.”
Stella Chiweshe (1946–2023) said by 2023 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“How many of the women rallying against overturning Roe are over-educated, under-loved millennials who sadly return from protests to a lonely microwave dinner with their cats, and no bumble matches?”
Matt Gaetz (born 1982) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“He told me I was the only girl that he had ever loved. That was enough for me.”
Beth Wambui Mugo (born 1939) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“All lives deserve to be respected, and all beings need to be loved. It ought to be easy for us to feel the pain experienced by the bodies other than our own and grant happiness to those who are but strangers. (p. 3)”
“You matter , you're important . You're loved . And your presence in this earth makes a difference whether you see it or not.”
Catherine Kasavuli (1962–2022) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in the article titled5 quotes by Catherine Kasavuli that will jump start your weekend by Queen Serem on 23 Jul 2021.
“Our story is over, the ink has dried, each of us must move on now and it will be as if we had never met, never loved, and never dreamt together.”
Helon Habila (born 1967) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“He said he loved Ojuelegba. The noise and vibes of the area fired his creativity. Silent places like Lagos Island wouldn’t have inspired him," by Uduma Kalu.”
Cyprian Ekwensi (1921–2007) said by 2007 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Efuru told him that she would drown herself in the lake if he did not marry her. Adizua told her he loved her very much and that even the dust she trod on meant something to him.”
Flora Nwapa (1931–1993) said by 1993 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Kwibuka (Remember) is not just a saying! Kwibuka has no specific period, nor can it be defined by these past 29 years! In this Kwibuka29, let us all protect the memory of our loved ones from ever fading away, while honoring the resilience of our survivors. Remember - Unite - Renew!”
Jeannette Kagame (born 1962) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: First Lady: Kwibuka can’t be defined by the past 29 years. The New Times ( 7 April 2023)
“Our loved ones we lost and our soldiers who sacrificed themselves remain forever in our hearts. We have a strong commitment to protect and preserve the Rwanda they did not live to see,”
Jeannette Kagame (born 1962) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When children feel loved, it builds their self-esteem and gives them the capacity to reject bad things. Please feel encouraged because everything can change as long as you still breathe.”
Jeannette Kagame (born 1962) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Jeannette Kagame Warns Young Leaders Not to Sacrifice Family for Success. KT PRESS (September 24, 2026)
“Hide your loved ones (dear Russians) if they are dear to you. Don't send them (as Russian armed forces to attack Ukraine) to certain death. They will be killed (by the Ukrainian people) from every window in every Ukrainian city.”
Oleksii Reznikov (born 1966) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Oleksii Reznikov (2022) cited in "‘Thousands will die, they will be killed from every window,’ Ukraine defence minister warns Russia" on Independent, 26 February 2022.
“Current obsession: Finding some used pack of 665 Polaroid film. It’s a black and white film with a positive and negative at the same time!! I’ve been an amateur photographer since my teens. Before digital killed it all, I loved using this great film in my rare Konica Instant Press camera.”
Gaspard Ulliel (1984–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Our roads are flooded with refugees. Look into the eyes of these tired women and children who carry with them the pain and heartache of leaving loved ones and life as they knew it behind. The men bringing them to the borders shedding tears to break apart their families, but bravely returning to fight for our freedom.”
Olena Zelenska (born 1978) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“[If] you're feeling deflated, discouraged today, I get it. Take some time, take care of yourselves, take care of your loved ones, take care of your community! There's a million ways to make a positive difference and get back in this fight when you're ready. And know that, when you're ready to get back in that fight, I'll be standing right here, ready to fight the fight with you.”
Tim Walz (born 1964) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: From Walz's concession remarks in Minnesota (November 8, 2024)
“I want to start by commending the incredibly brave women of Ukraine who are fighting, forced to shelter their loved ones in bunkers, giving birth in metro stations and leading on the frontline. It is a testament to their courage, strength and resilience even in the worst circumstances.”
Roberta Metsola (born 1979) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in "Parliament shows solidarity with Ukraine", European Parliament News (3 March 2022)
“In that one moment I knew you really did understand how I felt in life. Choking on anger, feeling so powerless, unable to protect myself or those I loved most, yet fighting back again and again, unwilling to give up. I didn’t have the words to tell you this then. I just said, “It’ll be OK, it’ll be alright.”
Leslie Feinberg (1949–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I was very, very into techno for a long time. That was my bag at uni. I went clubbing a lot and all sorts of nonsense ensued. Havok on a Friday was my favourite night because I just loved dancing.”
Benedict Cumberbatch (born 1976) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Benedict Cumberbatch: “Techno was my bag at uni – I went clubbing a lot”" in NME (18 November 2021)
“[I loved] the romance genre being given this platform — it’s always been seen as quite a lightweight literature. Of course, it’s fluffy because it’s accessible and it’s hopefully something that you can bathe in. But at the same time, it can really tap into very human, very private and very high-stakes human experiences.”
Jonathan Bailey (born 1988) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Jonathan Bailey: Why romance is such serious business for Jonathan Bailey" in the Los Angeles Times (24 May 2022)
“The state of Delaware has loved the Bidens and cheered for us in most of our triumphant moments. It has carried us through the darkest times in our lives with a kindness that asks for nothing in return. Delaware is family.”
Jill Biden (born 1951) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Remarks by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the Commissioning Commemoration Ceremony of the USS Delaware (2 April 2022)
“The Knossians did not like to give up piracy themselves; in fact, many of their young men went elsewhere to enlist in piratical crews. However, they loved an excuse to meddle in the other cities’ affairs; for, next to robbery on the high seas, cutting their neighbors’ throats is the greatest joy of the Cretans.”
L. Sprague de Camp (1907–2000) said by 2000 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It is true that it has not always been safe for us, but I hope we can come together as a people, create our own safe spaces, and become empowered to reclaim psychedelic healing for ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities.”
Monnica T. Williams wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Russia must be loved, not because you want to. Russia is like gangrene on the leg. If you don't take measures against it, it will infect the whole leg.”
Alexander Lebed (1950–2002) first seen 1995 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Maverick General Upstages Yeltsin" in The Washington Post (21 October 1995)
“O beautiful for heroes prov'd In liberating strife, Who more than self their country loved, And mercy more than life. America! America! May God thy gold refine Till all success be nobleness, And ev'ry gain divine.”
Katharine Lee Bates (1859–1929) said by 1929 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“One of the reasons I don’t like the phrase “somebody passes away,” it’s so flimsy, it’s so vague, it sounds just like a wisp in the wind. No, they don’t, they die and then they stay in so many ways within us, around us in everything they loved. I just feel very, very strongly about that”
Naomi Shihab Nye (born 1952) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Cross That Line” is an important poem to me because I loved Paul Robeson so much as a child.”
Naomi Shihab Nye (born 1952) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Well, Cuppy comes from cupcakes. I was obsessed with baking when I was younger and let’s just say, I had cheeks like cupcakes. I was really cheerful and I just loved anything sugary so people used to call me cupcake.”
DJ Cuppy (born 1992) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: How she came up with the name DJ Cuppy (20 November 2020)
“My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Kerala and their loved ones.”
Raja Krishnamoorthi (born 1973) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“What he needs to do is be a real leader and stand up and have empathy and try to talk to people in a way that honors the loss of lives, the loss of their loved ones, their memories”
Jacky Rosen (born 1957) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My music is often inspired by society, everyday life, and my loved ones. My creative process varies - sometimes I visit the studio, listen to a beat from a producer, and compose the melodies and lyrics on the spot.Other times, I write songs and come up with melodies away from the studio, then consult a producer to record it. It really depends on the song and my mood.”
Butera Knowless (born 1990) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Knowless Butera on sexual harassment in music, inspiring young girls and more (The New Times, April 5, 2024)
“When I was little I would strum an empty tin and blow into a broomstick pretending it was a microphone. I sang in church choirs, I loved singing. I am blessed that I have achieved my destiny, and have been able to accomplish what my father could not.”
Yvonne Chaka Chaka (born 1965) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Nothing is more difficult than saying goodbye to a loved one but in everything, I give thanks to God Almighty.”
Bimbo Oshin (born 1971) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: After the demise of her husband ( November 29, 2021)
“I decided not to become a doctor – my mum and dad are doctors, my three younger siblings are doctors. I loved the science, but not the blood and pain. It wasn’t going to happen.”
Funke Abimbola first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Funke talked about family in 2016.
“Our history, the history of our fathers, who to a man loved liberty yet sustained slavery, who prayed that justice might be established in the time to come yet secured the oppression of the present, and who said the men who come after us will secure it.”
Anna Elizabeth Dickinson (1842–1932) said by 1932 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The people need to feel loved first of all, and then to have some material aid.”
Gaetano Di Pierro (born 1948) first seen 2012 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Malagasy population moved by the Pope’s appeal who became "the voice of the voiceless" (13 March 2012) Fides News Agency
“Growing up in Nigeria I have known malaria forever and experienced the disease countless times, so I understand how this disease robs so many children of their ability to go to school and why malaria is a major cause of school absenteeism. I have also lost many loved ones to malaria and that’s why I’m here – because we can end one of the biggest, preventable killer diseases of all time.”
Yemi Alade (born 1989) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: NIGERIAN AFRO-POP SINGER YEMI ALADE JOINS THE DRAW THE LINE CAMPAIGN, Zero Malaria, retrieved 10 December 2022.
“When I look out at the people and they look at me and they're smiling, then I know that I'm loved. That is the time when I have no worries, no problems.”
Etta James (1938–2012) said by 2012 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Playing with a python or lion is not a big deal. I have always loved animals and I like having them around me. I don’t see anything unusual about that.”
Rukky Sanda (born 1984) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“May God remind us daily-no matter what kind of obstacles we face-that we are loved and empowered by the One who brought the universe into existence with the mere sound of His voice. Nothing is impossible for Him.”
Beth Moore (born 1957) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You have not quite lived in this ridiculously silly celebrity culture until you've been told one day how loved you are and the next day how hated you are - and sometimes by the same individual.”
Beth Moore (born 1957) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I have loved refereeing since childhood.”
Salima Mukansanga (born 1988) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: QATAR 2022: Salima Mukansanga: Africa’s ‘star girl’ referee to shine in a man’s world(22 November 2022)
“It’s just that I loved football so much that I wanted to have something to do with it.”
Salima Mukansanga (born 1988) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Get to Know Rwanda’s Mukansanga Salima Rhadia, the First Female Referee to Officiate an AFCON Match www.bellanaija.com (February 1, 2022)
“I played football when I was in high school, but it was more for fun. I never played at a high level. I haven’t played as a professional player because, otherwise, I am a nurse. It’s just that I loved football so much that I wanted to have something to do with it,”
Salima Mukansanga (born 1988) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Get to Know Rwanda’s Mukansanga Salima Rhadia, the First Female Referee to Officiate an AFCON Match www.bellanaija.com (February 1, 2022)
“Time has not deemed the memory of our loved ones. It has instead given us more resolve to live up the values they cherished and aspired to achieve.”
Aisa Kirabo Kacyira (1965–2025) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kwibuka26 In Ghana:Time Hasn’t Dimmed Memory Of Our Loved Ones – Dr. Kirabo Kacyira. KTPress. (April 2020)
“As UNESCO Special Envoy for the Advancement of Girls’ and Women’s Education, I am ready to further fulfil my responsibility and join hands with every one of you to make sure that more girls and women are loved, confident, and empowered.”
Peng Liyuan (born 1962) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In football I enjoyed competing and wanted to be the best.That was also part of it.There were quite a few factors.I loved the game,it was a great way to socialize and I liked playing against girls because it meant competing on a level playing field.”
Hope Powell (born 1966) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It is sad that, as we mourn our loved ones, we still have so many Genocide perpetrators roaming foreign countries, We thank countries which have arrested and extradited Genocide fugitives or even tried them but there are still so many out there who need to be brought to book,”
Donatille Mukabalisa (1960–2026) said by 2026 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source