The policy of reconciliation that Nelson R. Mandela and Frederik Willem de Klerk represent provides hope not only for South Africa; it is also a shining example for the world that there are ways out of the vicious circle of violence and bitterness.

Francis Sejersted

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By awarding this prize, we hope to contribute to a diplomatic solution to the conflict.

— Francis Sejersted

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Hers is one of the awards we look back on with great joy and satisfaction. Mother Teresa stands out, in a very positive way, as an example of true self-sacrifice in humanitarian work. She became a symbol to the world.

— Francis Sejersted

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Our hope is that this will become a signature event for St. Louis,

— Francis Slay

I was excited to discover, in this tale by Eliade, the key themes that I most hope to understand better: time, consciousness and the dreamlike basis of reality.

— Francis Ford Coppola

People love sitting in this chair and I hope that we can give something back to the community.

— Francis Skrenes

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