"The threat today is not that of the 1930s. It's not big powers going to war with each other. The ravages which fundamentalist political ideology inflicted on the 20th century are memories. The Cold war is over. Europe is at peace, if not always diplomatically."

"In retrospect, the Millennium marked only a moment in time. It was the events of September 11 that marked a turning point in history, where we confront the dangers of the future and assess the choices facing humankind."

"The art of leadership is saying no, not saying yes. It is very easy to say yes."

"Education is the best economic policy there is."

"The U.N. bureaucracy has grown to elephantine proportions. Now that the Cold War is over, we are asking that elephant to do gymnastics."

"It is a unyielding truth that he who conquers his inner doubts has already won half the war."

"He who conquers his inner doubts has already won half the war. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery."

"The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home."