881 Quotes by Kofi Annan

It is very easy to say why don't you resolve politically rather than putting troops. It is very easy to criticize, but it's not that simple.

I've been in touch with the two leaders, and I appeal to them to do whatever they can to bring the situation under control and bring an end to the violence,

A citizen of the world in the fullest sense - one whose vision and culture gave him a deep empathy with fellow human beings of every creed and color.

It is very difficult to say what happens after the votes are counted,

We must redouble our efforts in working toward a world free of nuclear dangers, and ultimately, of nuclear weapons,

What do you do, for instance, if the peace you are trying to keep breaks down and large numbers of civilians are in danger of being massacred? I said we must all do our utmost not to allow such horrors, and especially such appalling failures by the United Nations, ever to happen again.

I don't think any institution can go through the scrutiny, the scrubbing we've gone through and come out squeaky clean,

Applaud us when we prevail, correct us when we fail; but, above all, do not let this indispensable, irreplaceable institution wither, languish or perish as a result of Member States' indifference, inattention or financial starvation.

I urge all parties to focus on the issue as we get down to the wire in the spirit of give and take, and make the kind of compromises that are necessary to get compromises, so we can move on,