It may seem sometimes as if a culture of peace does not stand a chance against the culture of war, the culture of violence and the cultures of impunity and intolerance. Peace may indeed be a complex challenge, dependent on action in many fields and even a bit of luck from time to time. It may be a painfully slow process, and fragile and imperfect when it is achieved. But peace is in our hands. We can do it.

Let us all reaffirm our commitment to improving the well- being of families throughout the world.

To go to war without the Security Council will not be in conformity with the Council.

I can't think of a 30- or 40-year-old who can behave like Mugabe. They wouldn't even know where to begin, and given their own educational exposure, I think it will be very positive for Africa.

I don't see a situation where one side will win militarily, take over Syria, and there will be peace and quiet, a clean victory.

It has been said that arguing against globalization is like arguing against the laws of gravity.

You have to wake up every day ready to start again.