I often quote an African proverb that says: "The world is not ours, the earth is not ours, It's a treasure we hold in trust for future generations." And I often hope we will be worthy of that trust.
Kofi AnnanI am often asked what can people do to become a good global citizen? I reply that it begins in your own community.
Kofi AnnanI've been around enough to realise that there are two things that once people have them, they don't want to give up, and it's extremely difficult to convince them to give up: one is privileges, and the other is subsidies.
Kofi AnnanHowever much one tries to suppress the will of the people they eventually will have the last word.
Kofi Annan