Ban Ki-Moon Quotes

The future of any leader or political systems is to be determined by the people of the country.

Three decades into this crisis, let us set our sights on achieving the "three zeros" zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths.

I am willing to take any measures when it comes to the fundamental principle of human rights.

Our atmosphere can't tell the difference between emissions from an Asian factory, the exhaust from a North American SUV, or deforestation in South America or Africa.

I strongly reject threats by any member state to destroy another or outrageous attempts to deny historical facts such as the Holocaust.

I call for the need of world leaders to address climate change and reduce the increasing risk of disasters- and world leaders must include mayors, townships and community leaders.

Since problems spill across borders, security anywhere depends on sustainable development everywhere.

We have seen in the past where leaders have not been open-minded or have not been flexible. That's why the people came out to the streets and shouted and chanted for more reforms and more freedoms.

It has been said that knowledge is power. We need to strengthen education systems so that young people can benefit from cultural diversity, and not be victimized by those who exploit differences.

My observation is China is thinking more as a global player than regionally, in both politics and economics.

We have all heard of the web of life. The way we live threatens to trap us in a web of death.

As a child growing up during the Korean War, I knew poverty. I studied by candlelight.

Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyone's responsibility.

When Nelson Mandela walked free, the world sang with joy. Ever since, South Africa has stood as a beacon of hope for Africa.

Whether addressing immediate crises or building long-term foundations of peace, the United Nations will remain committed to solutions that advance the global good.

Nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation are not utopian ideals. They are critical to global peace and security.

We are using resources as if we had two planets, not one. There can be no 'plan B' because there is no 'planet B.'

We have a legal and moral obligation to rid our world of nuclear tests and nuclear weapons.

The world is over-armed and peace is underfunded.