881 Quotes by Kofi Annan

could lead to a large-scale humanitarian disaster, with the approaching winter.

Globalization is a fact of life. But I believe we have underestimated its fragility.

There seem to be efforts coming from Lebanese territory to deliberately create instability along the Blue Line,

given what happened last week, and the tense situation we find ourselves in.

well beyond the scope of the powers vested in the Great Council.

By the solemn undertaking they have given here in open court, these eleven men and seven women, representing all regions of the world and many different cultures, have made themselves the embodiment of our collective consciences,

a technical exercise, a juridical exercise, and we need to keep it pure.

The problem is not with the faith, but with the faithful

Given the pressure from the people, from the grass roots, I really do not think any government can sit out this movement for long, ... It's only a matter of time.