Quote by Kofi Annan
In the 21st century, I believe the mission of the United Nations w

In the 21st century, I believe the mission of the United Nations will be defined by a new, more profound awareness of the sanctity and dignity of every human life, regardless of race or religion. – Kofi Annan

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Many African leaders refuse to send their troops on peace keeping missions abroad because they probably need their armies to intimidate their own populations. – Kofi Annan

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Peace
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There is no development strategy more beneficial to society as a whole – women and men alike – than the one which involves women as central players. – Kofi Annan

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Society
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Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of reducing poverty, promoting sustainable development and building good governance. – Kofi Annan

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If any of you should ask me for an epitome of the Christian religion, I should say that it is in one word – prayer. Live and die without prayer, and you will pray long enough when you get to hell. – Charles Spurgeon

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Religion

Im just confused as to where we lost that in America because it is everyones God-given right to think the way they think and thats fine. Thats why our ancestors came here to America, to believe what they want, pray how they want and follow a religion with whoever they want. – Angie Harmon

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I know one thing: There are a billion Islamic people in the world today, and there will be about 2 billion by the time were dead. Theyre not going to give up their religion. – Chris Matthews

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Religion

Worship means reverence and humility it means revering your real self and humbling delusions. – Bodhidharma

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O rose, who dares to name thee?
No longer roseate now, nor soft, nor sweet,
But pale, and hard, and dry, as stubblewheat,–
Kept seven years in a drawer, thy titles shame thee. – Elizabeth Barrett Browning

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We talk a lot in our home together about where were going, what Im doing. – Melinda Gates

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There is one, and only one, thing in modern society more hideous than crime namely, repressive justice. – Simone Weil

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