Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway quotes

“Inclusive Design can bring together commercial and social benefits”
-- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway

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“I've never felt like a trophy wife. I have been able to learn a lot in my role. The fact that you do not have any formal powers does not mean that one does not have a good starting point to give their opinion on important value questions. I really feel that I can put the spotlight on many issues that are important in Norwegian society. And I am very happy.”
-- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway

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“I have an incredible talent for tripping everywhere. And I find that rather boring. Tripping and walking out of my shoes; I do it all the time when I am out at work. I'm a bit clumsy.”
-- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway

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“My friends tend not to style me, fortunately. But if we're in a public setting, they must do it there. Of course, there has been a maturing process for me and for them. But such is my life. I'm very comfortable with both the role and the life I live in relation to my nearest and dearest.”
-- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway

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“I am concerned that my children will grow up sheltered from the public. I am concerned that the children get to experience childhood and youth in their time without constant monitoring. It has been very important for both the Crown Prince and myself.”
-- Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway

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“…words have been all my life, all my life--this need is like the Spider's need who carries before her a huge Burden of Silk which she must spin out--the silk is her life, her home, her safety--her food and drink too--and if it is attacked or pulled down, why, what can she do but make more, spin afresh, design anew….”

“Delete, delete, delete and at the end find the ‘core aspect of the design’”

“Because it is a national landmark, there is only one way to judge the Kennedy Center - against the established standard of progressive and innovative excellence in architectural design that this country is known and admired for internationally. Unfortunately, the Kennedy Center not only does not achieve this standard of innovative excellence; it also did not seek it. The architect opted for something ambiguously called 'timelessness' and produced meaninglessness. It is to the Washington manner born. Too bad, since there is so much of it.”

“The future lies in designing and selling computers that people don't realize are computers at all.”

“I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43. At this time, the aircraft was completely secret. I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 - even in my position. This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.”

“Government should be a place where people can come together, and no one gets left behind. No one…gets left behind. An instrument of good.”

“We see with what keenness and zeal the frivolous business of Freemasons is conducted, by persons knit together by the secrecy of their union.”

“I've got some news... I'm delighted to announce that Simon and I are expecting our first child together. I wanted you to hear the news direct from me, obviously we're over the moon.”

“Let the sky fall, when it crumbles - We will stand tall - Face it all together”

“A durable, long-term U.S.-China strategic relationship is even more important now than in previous decades. The relationship will continue to grow and prosper to the mutual benefit of all peoples.”