Generals often find a way of dealing with generals on the officer-to-officer level. In the hierarchy of the military and with the almost similar structure and similar language, they find a way of dealing with each other. Kofi Annan More Quotes by Kofi Annan More Quotes From Kofi Annan If you have a problem and you can't find a solution, you meet again tomorrow and you keep talking until you find a solution. You can disagree with behavior or a particular position, but you do not resort to calling an opponent worthless. Kofi Annan opponents calling talking The war on drugs has failed in West Africa and around the world Kofi Annan drug war world There can be no doubt that these attacks are deliberate acts of terrorism, carefully planned and coordinated and as such I condemn them utterly. Terrorism must be fought resolutely wherever it appears. Kofi Annan september-11 terrorism doubt I think that in the West, many citizens, especially younger citizens, take their freedoms and institutions for granted and focus on their frustrations with their governments' inability to solve pressing problems. Kofi Annan frustration government thinking However much one tries to suppress the will of the people they eventually will have the last word. Kofi Annan lasts trying people Women themselves have the right to live in dignity, in freedom from want and freedom from fear. On this International Women's Day, let us rededicate ourselves to making that a reality. Kofi Annan women want reality Open markets offer the only realistic hope of pulling billions of people in developing countries out of abject poverty, while sustaining prosperity in the industrialized world. Kofi Annan hope country people If our hopes of building a better and safer world are to become more than wishful thinking, we will need the engagement of volunteers more than ever. Kofi Annan volunteer helping-others thinking Contrary to popular belief, we do not face a choice between economy and ecology, It is often said that protecting the environment would constrain or even undermine economic growth. In fact, the opposite is true: unless we protect resources and the earth's natural capital, we shall not be able to sustain economic growth. Kofi Annan growth choices opposites From this vision of the role of the United Nations in the next century flow three key priorities for the future: eradicating poverty, preventing conflict and promoting democracy. Kofi Annan priorities vision keys Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Kofi Annan liberating knowledge-is-power information Acquiring literacy is an empowering process, enabling millions to enjoy access to knowledge and information which broadens horizons, increases opportunities and creates alternatives for building a better life. Kofi Annan education opportunity knowledge Young people should be at the forefront of global change and innovation. Empowered, they can be key agents for development and peace. Kofi Annan innovation keys people 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. Kofi Annan economic-globalization practice people The US-led invasion of Iraq was an illegal act that contravened the UN charter. Kofi Annan invasion iraq war The world has lost a visionary leader, a courageous voice for justice, and a clear moral compass. By showing us that the path to freedom and human dignity lies in love, wisdom and compassion for one another, Nelson Mandela stands as an inspiration to us all. Kofi Annan compassion inspiration lying Let us all reaffirm our commitment to improving the well- being of families throughout the world. Kofi Annan family commitment world Microfinance recognizes that poor people are remarkable reservoirs of energy and knowledge Kofi Annan poor energy people 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. Kofi Annan men mean children The United Nations has long recognised that the imagination, ideals and energies of young men and women are vital for the continuing development of the societies in which they live. And since its inception in 1948, AIESEC has contributed to this development by serving as an agent of positive change trough education and cultural exchange. Kofi Annan imagination men long