No one is born a good citizen or a good democrat or a good leader; it takes time and education.
Kofi AnnanEducation is a human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rest the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human development.
Kofi AnnanIt's not that easy to quit. When you look back in the American system it is very rare that people quit on issues of principle.
Kofi AnnanThese divisions in the international community - the Syrians bear quite a lot of the blame, but we have enabled it by the divisions between us.
Kofi AnnanYou will recall that for months after 9/11, there was incredible support and sympathy for the US. I really hoped and wished they had played on that, and kept all these friends they had made, and found a way of dealing with the terrorists through co-operation of international intelligence services, police exchange of information.
Kofi Annan