The Lord had the wonderful advantage of being able to work alone.

Acquiring literacy is an empowering process, enabling millions to enjoy access to knowledge and information which broadens horizons, increases opportunities and creates alternatives for building a better life.

Literacy unlocks the door to learning throughout life, is essential to development and health, and opens the way for democratic participation and active citizenship.

My intimate knowledge of the [UN] system allowed me to get things done despite the many obstacles.

The report produced by my commission, the Global Commission on Elections, Democracy and Security, in 2012 showed the corrosive impact of money in US politics, for example, which undermines the legitimacy of the democratic system in citizens' eyes. Such perceptions partly explain the rise of a phenomenon like the success of Donald Trump.

To build a more healthy, peaceful and equitable world the classrooms of the world have to be full of girls as well as boys.

Without a dream you'll not get anywhere.