Istanbul Quotes

Fair play was trodden underfoot in Istanbul. We will take severe measures. - Sepp Blatter

Did you know that London receives less rainfall than Istanbul [Turkey], Rome [Italy], and Dallas [Texas]? - Jeremy Pelczer

Chicago is constantly auditioning for the world, determined that one day, on the streets of Barcelona, in Berlin's cabarets, in the coffee shops of Istanbul, people will know and love us in our multidimensional glory, dream of us the way they dream of San Francisco and New York. - Mary Schmich

Beginning in 1939, there were events well to the east of Istanbul that seems to have started a progressive sequence to the west. The question is, will the sequence continue further? Unfortunately, we think the answer is yes. - Thomas Parsons

Based on recent seismic activity and the history of the North Anatolian fault south of Istanbul, there is definitely a very high probability that the city will be hit with a major earthquake over the next three decades. Istanbul is the economic and cultural center of Turkey, and there must be an organized effort to protect the city and its people. - Mete Sozen

Again, a funny question. I said to you that Rubens is with us until the 31st of December, so does that mean I put Rubens with you in Istanbul not doing something and just for the pleasure of having him? No, he will drive and honestly he is doing a very good job. He's very motivated, very dedicated. We have been very fair to him and I'm expecting him to be very fair to Ferrari. - Jean Todt

After Damascus, it will be Istanbul's turn, with the same massacres as in Bosnia. - Osman Karahan