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Valeuudiseid on odav toota. Ehe/ehtne ajakirjandus on Kallis.
Fake news is cheap to produce. Genuine journalism is expensive.
By Toomas Hendrik Ilves, former president of Estonia
This statement was made during a panel discussion at the Munich Security Conference on 19 February, 2017. Hendrik Ilves highlighted the challenges posed by fake news and the importance of investing in genuine journalism. He emphasised that fake news can be produced and disseminated with minimal costs and effort, whereas quality journalism requires significant investment in terms of time, money, and resources.
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Kõikjal räägitakse kommunismi surmast, aga keegi ei ole veel näinud kommunismi laipa.
The death of communism is being proclaimed from the rooftops, but no one has yet seen a corpse.
By Lennart Meri, former president of Estonia
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Ideaalne on see, mida tegelikult pole.
The ideal is what does not exist.
By Karl Ristkivi, writer
This quote highlights the distinction between ideals and reality. It suggests that ideals are often concepts or visions of perfection that are not fully attainable in real life.
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Ükskord me võidame niikuinii!
One day, no matter what, we will win!
By Heinz Valk
This phrase refers to Estonia's struggle for independence in the late 1980's. Heinz Valk, an Estonian artist and politician, is also credited with coining the term "Singing Revolution" (in Estonian: laulev revolutsioon) - a series of non violent protest events that ultimately led to the restoration of independence of the Baltic countries from the Soviet Union.
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Kunst on paratamatus. Kunst on kultuuri geen, mis iseennast taastoodab ja niiviisi kultuuri kasvatab, ainsat keskkonda, milles inimese vaim saab hingata.
Art is inevitable. Art is the cultural gene that reproduces itself and thus cultivates culture, the only environment in which the human spirit can breathe.
By Lennart Meri, former president of Estionia
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Otseteed õnneni viivad sageli sohu. Kindla jalgealuse leiame enamasti hoopis käänulisel rajal.
Shortcuts to happiness often lead to a quagmire. A firm foothold is usually found on a winding path.
By Toomas Hendrik Ilves, politician and former President of Estonia
While shortcuts might seem attractive because they promise quick results, they often lead to difficulties or unsatisfactory outcomes. This quote comes from Hendrik Ilves 2009 New Year's statement, in which he praised Estonia's political decision-makers, who are normally first to come under fire in times of crisis and instability.
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Sotsiaalse ebavõrdsuse kahandamise kõige tõhusam viis on haridusse investeerimine.
The best way to reduce social inequality is to invest into education.
By Lennart Meri, former president of Estonia