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“In modern war there is no such thing as victor and vanquished... There is only a loser, and the loser is mankind.”

Quote by U Thant

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U Thant was a prominent Burmese diplomat who served as the Secretary-General of the United Nations. Born on January 22, 1909, in Burma, he passed away on November 25, 1974. During his tenure at the United Nations, U Thant was committed to maintaining international peace and security, and he promoted reforms in various fields of the organization. more

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