We have the means and the capacity to deal with our problems, if only we can find the political will.
Kofi AnnanThe other thing that really I regretted not being able to do was to push effectively for the reform of the Security Council. Because the world was changing, and is changing very fast, and I felt the UN was holding on to old arrangements. Most governments felt that it has such a narrow power base, based on the results of the second world war.
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 AnnanThe future belongs to you, but it can only belong to you if you participate and take charge
Kofi Annan...let us recognize that extreme poverty anywhere is a threat to human security everywhere. Let us recall that poverty is a denial of human rights. For the first time in history, in this age of unprecedented wealth and technical prowess, we have the power to save humanity from this shameful scourge. Let us summon the will to do it.
Kofi Annan