102 Quotes by James Wolfensohn

There is no sense in trying to help developing nations develop their capacity and build their economic viability if you don't give them markets.

What is happening outside is that people are scared -- they are afraid they may lose their jobs, ... These are legitimate fears, but the trend toward globalization is irreversible.

We can only have success in partnership with others in the development community, including civil society and the private sector. There must be effective performance in utilizing development assistance -- corruption-free and reaching the poor.

We cannot turn globalization back. Our challenge is to make globalization an instrument of opportunity and inclusion -- not fear and insecurity. With all the forces making the world smaller, it is time to change our way of thinking, time to realize we live together in one world, not two -- this poverty is in our community wherever we live. It is our responsibility.

We are asking for calm, and the opportunity to build a bridge, ... But it's very difficult to build a bridge if only one side is building it.

At this moment the world is willing to help at the highest level,

Commercial success will depend to a significant extent on adequate export arrangements. Time is short, and optimism is a fragile commodity.

I share with my colleagues the feeling of distress from the problems that have arisen on the streets,

It would surprise me if one could win by getting all the kids out of school or starving the Palestinians. And I don't think anyone in the Quartet believes that to be the policy.