Nicholas D. Kristof Quotes

A collection of quotes by Nicholas D. Kristof.

Nicholas D. Kristof is a renowned American journalist, author, and columnist widely recognized for his coverage of human rights issues and social injustices around the world. Born on April 27, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, Kristof studied at Harvard University where he obtained his Bachelor's degree in government and later pursued a law degree from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar.

Kristof's career as a journalist began at The New York Times in 1984, where he worked as a correspondent, foreign correspondent, and bureau chief. Throughout his distinguished career, he has reported on various global crises, including the Tiananmen Square protests in China, the genocide in Darfur, and the civil war in Syria. His reporting has earned him numerous awards, including two Pulitzer Prizes, for his influential and impactful journalism.

Kristof's writing often focuses on humanitarian issues, especially those that affect women and children. He has brought attention to topics such as human trafficking, access to education, and global poverty. Through his columns and books, such as "Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide," co-authored with his wife Sheryl WuDunn, Kristof aims to inspire readers to take action and promote positive change.

Beyond his journalistic work, Nicholas D. Kristof is a dedicated advocate and speaker, using his platform to raise awareness and funds for various causes. Whether through his writing, speaking engagements, or social media presence, he continues to be a passionate advocate for social justice and the voices of the marginalized.

The world spends $40 billion a year on pet food.

The world spends $40 billion a year on pet food.

Nicholas D. Kristof


Conservatives, who have presumed that the key to preventing

Conservatives, who have presumed that the key to preventing AIDS is abstinence-only education, and liberals, who have focused on distribution of condoms, should both note that the intervention that has tested most cost-effective in Africa is neither... Secular bleeding hearts and religious bleeding hearts will have to forge a common cause.

Nicholas D. Kristof

Politics Feminism Aids Science Women S Rights Philanthropy Women S Issues

You don't need to invade a place or install a new government

You don't need to invade a place or install a new government to help bring about a positive change.

Nicholas D. Kristof

Positive

Just a little help, a small security force, a bit of food, c

Just a little help, a small security force, a bit of food, can save lives.

Nicholas D. Kristof

Food

Neither left nor right has focused adequately on maternal he

Neither left nor right has focused adequately on maternal health.

Nicholas D. Kristof

Health

The U.N. Population Fund has a maternal health program in so

The U.N. Population Fund has a maternal health program in some Cameroon hospitals, but it doesn't operate in this region. It's difficult to expand, because President Bush has cut funding.

Nicholas D. Kristof

Health

There is an element of anger among women who've been raped.

There is an element of anger among women who've been raped. There's certainly a major element of humiliation. But it really does seem like a medical condition of shock and horror.

Nicholas D. Kristof

Anger

The fact that people will pay you to talk to people and trav

The fact that people will pay you to talk to people and travel to interesting places and write about what intrigues you, I am just amazed by that.

Nicholas D. Kristof

Travel

Abortion politics have distracted all sides from what is rea

Abortion politics have distracted all sides from what is really essential: a major aid campaign to improve midwifery, prenatal care and emergency obstetric services in poor countries.

Nicholas D. Kristof

Politics