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.

World federalists hold before us the vision of a unified mankind living in peace under a just world order... The heart of their program-a world under law- is realistic and attainable.

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

The world will not Change and find peace if there is not a new education.

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.

Governments, systems, ideologies come and go, but it is humanity which remains.