Education is the great equalizer of our time. It gives hope to the hopeless and creates chances for those without.

If we are to make poverty history, we must have the active participation of States, civil society and the private sector, as well as individual volunteers.

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.

Landmines are among the most barbaric weapons of war, because they continue to kill and maim innocent people long after the war itself has ended. Also, fear of them keeps people off the land, and thus prevents them from growing food.

A developed country is one that allows all its citizens to enjoy a free and healthy life in a safe environment

Without a dream you'll not get anywhere.

My own advice to people who would be in office for two or three terms is that they must accept democratic rotation. Ideally not put themselves up for re-election and allow the system to work.