Top 38 Quotes by Kofi Annan

When economic conditions are difficult, people tend to be less generous and protect themselves; the question of solidarity doesn't mean much to them at that time.

We must ensure that the global market is embedded in broadly shared values and practices that reflect global social needs, and that all the world's people share the benefits of globalization.

We need to keep hope alive and strive to do better.

To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.

Business, labor and civil society organizations have skills and resources that are vital in helping to build a more robust global community.

Time and again, when member states and the governments are faced with an insoluble problem, and they're under pressure to do something, that something usually ends up being referred to the U.N.

In the rush for justice it is important not to lose sight of principles the country holds dear.

We cannot wait for governments to do it all. Globalization operates on Internet time. Governments tend to be slow moving by nature, because they have to build political support for every step.