We had ignored Bosnia's experience before 1992, when its citizens from different ethnic groups were very often friends, colleagues, neighbors and spouses — and even during the war, when there were immeasurable acts of generosity across the ethnic divides.
"We as a nation are unfortunately now face to face with a situation of unlimited, immeasurable acts that are inhumane, defy human values and are treacherous," Muezzinoglu said.
The sadness in her eyes was immeasurable, and so, as an act of protest, I smiled at her, and as a last act of deviance, she smiled back at me.
"This act has inflicted immeasurable damage on the reputation of Croatian citizens and their homeland all over the world," said Croatia's new conservative President, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic.
I read what they wrote — there were many fine writers among them — to try to understand this crucial strength of theirs, the ability to act with passionate wisdom, at immeasurable cost to themselves, over decades.
While their qualifications to speak on certain topics and issues can at times be questionable, the influence public officials have is truly immeasurable, stirring a debate or movement with a simple act, speech or -- in the case of James Harrison, the linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers -- a post on social media.
"If you're an American who wants to do something to prevent more families from knowing the immeasurable anguish that these families here have known, then we have to act," Mr. Obama said.
"Immeasurable hurt" is caused to the Muslim community by "terrorists based in Pakistan who act in the name of Islam," he said.
Often referred to as Ireland's answer to Sonar, Celtronic promoters Deep Fried Funk's contribution to the local electronic music scene has been immeasurable over the years, with their regular club nights and festivals hosting not only top-class headline acts but also showcasing up-and-coming DJs and musicians from all over Ireland.
Ironically, so-called "have-been" acts in the likes of our recently deceased Donna Summer and Robin Gibb have actually made an immeasurable difference in music and indelibly, positively impacted our lives.
The upside is immeasurable.
