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The quotable Kofi Annan: selections from speeches and statements by the Secretary-General

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The quotable Kofi Annan: selections from speeches and statements by the Secretary-General Quotes

“Let us choose to unite the power of markets with the authority of universal ideals. Let us choose to reconcile the creative forces of private entrepreneurship with the needs of the disadvantaged and the requirements of future generations.”

“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.”

“Literacy is, finally, the road to human progress and the means through which every man, woman and child can realize his or her full potential.”

“Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope. It is a tool for daily life in modern society. It is a bulwark against poverty, and a building block of development, an essential complement to investments in roads, dams, clinics and factories.”

“Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.”