Johanna Sigurðardottir quotes

Johanna Sigurðardottir is an Icelandic politician who served as the country's Prime Minister. Renowned for her commitment to social justice and equality, she became the world's first openly lesbian head of government. She has left a lasting legacy by advancing progressive reforms in Icelandic society. Here are 5 of her quotes:

Greed can't again lead the way. We've taken that route before with terrible consequences for this nation and its people.

Johanna Sigurðardottir

I would like to remember all and be able to forgive everything - in due course!

Johanna Sigurðardottir

A society that does not use the intellectual power of its female population fully is not a wise society. Most women are not as tainted by mistakes in the conduct of the economy as the male population, and now they deserve an opportunity.

Johanna Sigurðardottir

Egalitarian policies are the best way to unite and empower people, and are also a necessary counterweight to the sometimes detrimental influence of market forces.

Johanna Sigurðardottir