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

Achieving the MDGs is not optional; it is an essential investment in a safer, more human and prosperous world

Tolerance, inter-cultural dialogue and respect for diversity are more essential than ever in a world where peoples are becoming more and more closely interconnected.

Young people must be included from birth. A society that cuts itself off from its youth severs its lifeline; it is condemned to bleed to death.

You are never too young to lead and you should never doubt your capacity to triumph where others have not.

Having worked my way from the bottom of the ladder to the top [of the UN] certainly helped me navigate that complexity, both political and bureaucratic.

We must ensure that the global market is embedded in broadly shared values and practices that reflect global social needs, and that all the world's people share the benefits of globalization.