Retno Marsudi Quotes

born 1962

Retno Lestari Priansari Marsudi, commonly known as Retno Marsudi, served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia from 2014 to 2024 and was the first woman to hold the position. She is widely recognized for her role in strengthening Indonesia’s diplomacy at the global level, advocating for Palestinian independence, and promoting humanitarian issues as well as gender equality.

Random Retno Marsudi quote

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“Never grow tired of doing good, because even the smallest act of kindness matters.”

“Never feel inferior. If we are nobody, then we must work harder.”

“I am not the child of wealthy parents—I am the child of ordinary people.”

“Within a week, there is one day that we dedicate to spending time together as a family.”

“For me, truth is not something that can be compromised.”

“In the end, we all work for humanity—for human beings.”

“To become someone, you don’t have to be born into an influential or privileged family.”

“I plan everything and pursue everything, because I know that if I don’t chase my goals, I won’t go anywhere—because I am nobody.”

“We try to build bridges, not widen differences.”

“I am an ordinary person, from a very simple family, but I was raised with the value that I must be capable.”