“I once said that it was unacceptable for Japan to remain "an isolated prosperous island." At one time, it might have been all right for Japan to avoid sending any citizens to dangerous areas [even as part of international efforts] and just wish for its own people's happiness. That time is gone.” PeopleHas BeensSaidMightWishEffortGoneDangerousCitizensAreasInternationalIslandsJapanOne TimeIsolatedMight Have BeenProsperous Author:Sadako Ogata
“Nonfiction writers are second-class citizens, the Ellis Island of literature. We just can't quite get in. And yes, it pisses me off.” LiteratureClassCitizensIslandsNonfictionSecond Class CitizensEllis Island Author:William Styron
“The Prime Minister [Shinzō Abe] also highlighted the need to address general humanitarian issues. We already mentioned one of these issues: visa-free travel by Japanese citizens to the South Kuril Islands.” NeedsIssuesCitizensSouthHumanitarianMinistersIslandsAddressesPrimePrime MinisterVisaAbe Author:Vladimir Putin
“Looking out over the port of Dover, with the endless steam of boats coming in and out, every British citizen is reminded that belonging here has never been about blood or genes. It's simply about being at home on this discrete island and being aware of the privileges and responsibilities that brings.” HomeResponsibilityBloodCitizensPrivilegeBritishEndlessBoatIslandsBelongingGenesSteamPortDiscreteDoverPrivilege And Responsibility Author:Julian Baggini