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I believe I'm the best person for the job. Obviously I'm a woman, but I've never sought election on the basis of being a woman. I've always sought election as the best person for the job.

— Helen Clark

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The carrot is a happy and harmonious society, the only stick is shame.

If ordinary means I have suddenly got to produce a household of kids and iron Peter's shirts, I'm sorry, I'm not interested.

I deeply detest social distinction and snobbery, and in that lies my strong aversion to titular honours.

Girls can do anything. We do do anything and we expect to be treated as equals.

Although biodiversity loss continues globally, many countries are significantly slowing the rate of loss by shoring up protected natural areas and the services they provide, and in expanding national park systems with tighter management and more secure funding.

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