David Trimble quotes

David Trimble was an Irish politician and key architect of the Good Friday Agreement. Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, he played a crucial role in the peace process in Northern Ireland. He received the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end decades of conflict. Here are 10 of his quotes:

The dark shadow we seem to see in the distance is not really a mountain ahead, but the shadow of the mountain behind - a shadow from the past thrown forward into our future. It is a dark sludge of historical sectarianism. We can leave it behind us if we wish. (David Trimble)
Politics can be likened to driving at night over unfamiliar hills and mountains. Close attention must be paid to what the beam can reach and the next bend. View quote
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There are two traditions in Northern Ireland. There are two main religious denominations. But there is only one true moral denomination. And it wants peace. View quote
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As we take stock of this century of achievement, Ulster Unionists have every reason to feel proud. View quote
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The decision to give an indicative date for a return is a mistake. It degrades the process. It degrades human life. View quote
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The one thing I can assure you is that I'm not going to do a Prescott. View quote
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In the future there cannot be room for ambiguity. They have to make their position absolutely clear before they can expect anyone to respond to it. View quote
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The Republican movement have not behaved properly over the years. They have not themselves implemented the Agreement. If they had implemented the Agreement then they would have disarmed completely in May 2000, that is what they undertook to do, that is what they failed to do. View quote
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One of the great curses of this world is the human rights industry. They justify terrorist acts and end up being complicit in the murder of innocent victims. View quote
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Circumstances give in reality to every political principle, its distinguishing colour, and discriminating effect. The circumstances are what render every civil and political scheme beneficial or noxious to mankind. View quote
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David Trimble

David Trimble - Image
Photo: Wikimedia commons, CC BY 3.0
Occupation: Irish Politician
Born: October 15, 1944
Died: July 25, 2022
Quotes count: 10

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