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Somalia Quotes

Real perspectives naming Somalia in politics and history.

Somalia appears here as both a political comparison point and a subject in its own right, with one quote arguing the country's core problem is an oversupply of clannish attitude rather than a lack of national feeling. It connects to our History quotes collection.

The criteria, for me, is movie star. It's Hollywood. Not Somalia.

Quotes by Steven Cojocaru

If Texas and Kansas were countries they wouldn't be admitted to the World Trade Organization. Their policies are congruent with North Korea, Somalia, Turkestan, several other countries I can't pronounce and Micronesia.

Quotes by Mike Leach

An oversupply of national sentiment is not the problem in Somalia. The problem is a lack of it. The problem is an oversupply of sub-sub-clannish attitude.

Quotes by Meles Zenawi

The long-term solution in preventing another famine in Somalia is to promote self-reliance.

Quotes by Hawa Abdi

Culture Quotes

British intervention in Iraq and Afghanistan swelled the grievances home-grown fanatics fed off, while al Qaeda morphed and re-grouped in lawless sanctuaries from Somalia to Yemen.

Quotes by Dominic Raab

I grew up in Somalia, in Saudi Arabia, in Ethiopia, and in Kenya. I came to Europe in 1992, when I was 22, and became a member of Parliament in Holland.

Quotes by Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Somalia is an important story in the world, and it needed to be told.

Quotes by Amanda Lindhout

What happened to me in Somalia doesn't define me.

Quotes by Amanda Lindhout

Women in Somalia face almost unimaginable oppression.

Quotes by Amanda Lindhout

Emotion Quotes

Somalia is very dangerous, and no one knows that better than I.

Quotes by Amanda Lindhout

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of Somalia quotes appear on this page?
They range from political commentary comparing other countries to Somalia, to direct analysis of Somali national identity and long-term solutions to famine.
Why would someone search for Somalia quotes?
People look for these quotes when researching political rhetoric, African history, or commentary on national identity and humanitarian crises.
Do these quotes discuss the cause of instability in Somalia?
Yes, one argues the issue isn't a lack of national sentiment but an oversupply of narrower clannish loyalty, a nuanced take worth noting.
Is there a quote about solving Somalia's famine problem?
There is, it points to promoting self-reliance as the long-term solution, rather than short-term aid alone.
How does this page connect to broader world history topics?
Somalia is frequently referenced in political and historical discussion, making our History quotes collection a natural next stop.

Another speaker points to self-reliance, not just aid, as the long-term answer to famine there. For more on place and identity in world affairs, see our Culture and Place quotes.