The war we have to wage today has only one goal, and that is to make the world safe for diversity.

Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect others even as we respect ourselves.

To understand my feelings — and my conception of the role of Secretary General — the nature of my religious and cultural background must first be understood. I should therefore like to outline not only my beliefs but also my conception of human institutions and of the human situation itself.

Understanding, love and tolerance are the highest forms of interest on out small and interdependent planet.

The single most important impediment to global institutions is the concept of "my country, right or wrong".

The concept of peaceful coexistence has been criticized by many who do not see the need to make the world safe for diversity. I wonder if they have ever paused to ask themselves the question: What is the alternative to coexistence?

I don't like to be disturbed at home; I tell the cable office not to call me before 6:30 AM, unless there's a war.