--- title: "20 Our Quotes By Ban Ki-moon" description: "20 Our quotes by Ban Ki-moon. Plus more from Ban Ki-moon and more Our sayings from other authors." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c24/ban-ki-moon-1778_cherish_this-earth-is-our-only-home-together-we_1720547.png" --- > [This Earth is our only home. Together, we must protect and cherish it.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/this-earth-is-our-only-home-together-we-must-protect-and-cherish-it/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c24/ban-ki-moon-1778_cherish_this-earth-is-our-only-home-together-we_1720547.png) > [We have a legal and moral obligation to rid our world of nuclear tests and nuclear weapons.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/we-have-a-legal-and-moral-obligation-to-rid-our-world-of-nuclear-2/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/71f/ban-ki-moon-1778_character_we-have-a-legal-and-moral-obligation-to_1330383.png) > [People understand that nuclear weapons cannot be used without indiscriminate effects on civilian populations. Such weapons have no legitimate place in our…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/people-understand-that-nuclear-weapons-cannot-be-used-without/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dd9/ban-ki-moon-1778_both_people-understand-that-nuclear-weapons-c_2020520.png) > [By strengthening the three pillars of the United Nations - security, development and human rights - we can build a more peaceful,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/by-strengthening-the-three-pillars-of-the-united-nations-security/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/272/ban-ki-moon-1778_build_by-strengthening-the-three-pillars-of-th_2762933.png) > [We have a legal and moral obligation to rid our world of nuclear tests and nuclear weapons. When we put an end…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/we-have-a-legal-and-moral-obligation-to-rid-our-world-of-nuclear/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7d8/ban-ki-moon-1778_closer_we-have-a-legal-and-moral-obligation-to_543784.png) > [Our planet's lands and oceans are already stretched to meet the demands of 7 billion people. The human population continues to grow.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/our-planet-s-lands-and-oceans-are-already-stretched-to-meet-the/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/600/ban-ki-moon-1778_billion_our-planet-s-lands-and-oceans-are-alread_1056994.png) > [Our work for human dignity is often lonely, and almost always an uphill climb. At times, our efforts are misunderstood, and we…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/our-work-for-human-dignity-is-often-lonely-and-almost-always-an/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/435/ban-ki-moon-1778_almost_our-work-for-human-dignity-is-often-lone_965796.png) > [We must eliminate all nuclear weapons in order to eliminate the grave risk they pose to our world. This will require persistent…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/we-must-eliminate-all-nuclear-weapons-in-order-to-eliminate-the-grave/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a3e/ban-ki-moon-1778_affect_we-must-eliminate-all-nuclear-weapons-in_2757304.png) > [I will do everything in my power to ensure that our United Nations can live up to its name, and be truly…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/i-will-do-everything-in-my-power-to-ensure-that-our-united-nations/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/32c/ban-ki-moon-1778_around_i-will-do-everything-in-my-power-to-ensu_2257261.jpg) > [I look forward to strengthening the U.S.-U.N. partnership and working closely with Secretary of State Kerry towards our shared goals of peace,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/i-look-forward-to-strengthening-the-u-s-u-n-partnership-and-working/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5fd/ban-ki-moon-1778_closely_i-look-forward-to-strengthening-the-u-s_1109464.png) > [Cities can be the engine of social equity and economic opportunity. They can help us reduce our carbon footprint and protect the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/cities-can-be-the-engine-of-social-equity-and-economic-opportunity/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fb1/ban-ki-moon-1778_build_cities-can-be-the-engine-of-social-equit_630593.png) > [At a time when we aim to accelerate our efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals and define a bold agenda for…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/at-a-time-when-we-aim-to-accelerate-our-efforts-to-achieve-the/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/246/ban-ki-moon-1778_accelerate_at-a-time-when-we-aim-to-accelerate-our_3023896.png) > [Messengers of Peace such as Midori - and our Goodwill Ambassadors, who work directly with the UN agencies - are dedicated and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/messengers-of-peace-such-as-midori-and-our-goodwill-ambassadors-who/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eb4/ban-ki-moon-1778_advocate_messengers-of-peace-such-as-midori-and-o_2971359.png) > [The Millennium Development Goals were a pledge to uphold the principles of human dignity, equality and equity, and free the world from…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/the-millennium-development-goals-were-a-pledge-to-uphold-the/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5bb/ban-ki-moon-1778_blueprint_the-millennium-development-goals-were-a_2177040.jpg) > [As I prepare for my second term as Secretary-General, I am thinking hard about how we can meet the expectations of the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/as-i-prepare-for-my-second-term-as-secretary-general-i-am-thinking/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2e4/ban-ki-moon-1778_about_as-i-prepare-for-my-second-term-as-secre_2146471.png) > [True security is based on people's welfare - on a thriving economy, on strong public health and education programmes, and on fundamental…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/true-security-is-based-on-people-s-welfare-on-a-thriving-economy-on/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d01/ban-ki-moon-1778_based_true-security-is-based-on-people-s-welfa_2307229.jpg) > [We have reached a new milestone as a human family. With seven billion of us now inhabiting our planet, it is time…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/we-have-reached-a-new-milestone-as-a-human-family-with-seven-billion/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fd8/ban-ki-moon-1778_ask_we-have-reached-a-new-milestone-as-a-hum_194875.jpg) > [Midori has been a steadfast supporter of the United Nations, as a Messenger of Peace and more recently by encouraging our efforts…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/midori-has-been-a-steadfast-supporter-of-the-united-nations-as-a/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b59/ban-ki-moon-1778_achieve_midori-has-been-a-steadfast-supporter-of_522809.png) > [Personally, I do not know whether humankind is alone in this vast universe. But I do know that we should cherish our…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/personally-i-do-not-know-whether-humankind-is-alone-in-this-vast/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a17/ban-ki-moon-1778_alone_personally-i-do-not-know-whether-humanki_969213.png) > [Chemical weapons simply have no place in the 21st century. Progress in this vital area will help generate momentum to meet our…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/chemical-weapons-simply-have-no-place-in-the-21st-century-progress-in/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f0c/ban-ki-moon-1778_21st-century_chemical-weapons-simply-have-no-place-in_2806400.png) ## Other authors on Our ## More by Ban Ki-moon > [Planet Earth is our shared island, let us join forces to protect it](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/planet-earth-is-our-shared-island-let-us-join-forces-to-protect-it/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) > [My observation is China is thinking more as a global player than regionally, in both politics and economics.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/my-observation-is-china-is-thinking-more-as-a-global-player-than/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) > [With her courage and determination, Malala has shown what terrorists fear most: a girl with a book.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/with-her-courage-and-determination-malala-has-shown-what-terrorists/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) > [I have been, and will remain, outspoken in my insistence that Israel has a right to live in peace and security.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/i-have-been-and-will-remain-outspoken-in-my-insistence-that-israel/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) > [Building sustainable cities - and a sustainable future - will need open dialogue among all branches of national, regional and local government. And it…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/building-sustainable-cities-and-a-sustainable-future-will-need-open/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) > [We must follow the wisdom of the Brundtland Report. We must pursue development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/we-must-follow-the-wisdom-of-the-brundtland-report-we-must-pursue/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) > [We have reached a new milestone as a human family. With seven billion of us now inhabiting our planet, it is time to ask…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/we-have-reached-a-new-milestone-as-a-human-family-with-seven-billion/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) > [Grave security concerns can arise as a result of demographic trends, chronic poverty, economic inequality, environmental degradation, pandemic diseases, organized crime, repressive governance and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/grave-security-concerns-can-arise-as-a-result-of-demographic-trends/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) > [Some might complain that nuclear disarmament is little more than a dream. But that ignores the very tangible benefits disarmament would bring for all…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/some-might-complain-that-nuclear-disarmament-is-little-more-than-a/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) > [On this International Day for the Abolition of Slavery let us reaffirm the inherent dignity of all men, women and children. And let us…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/on-this-international-day-for-the-abolition-of-slavery-let-us/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) > [I believe that the topic of chemical weapons is critically important for international peace and security, and I take note of the ongoing debate…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/i-believe-that-the-topic-of-chemical-weapons-is-critically-important/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) > [Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyone's responsibility.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/achieving-gender-equality-requires-the-engagement-of-women-and-men/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) > [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/three-decades-into-this-crisis-let-us-set-our-sights-on-achieving-the/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) > [Businesses succeed when societies themselves succeed. When countries are affected by violence and the absence of the rule of law, business can and must…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/businesses-succeed-when-societies-themselves-succeed-when-countries/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) > [New York is one of the greatest cities in the world. It is a fitting host to its many international visitors, who can come…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ban-ki-moon/new-york-is-one-of-the-greatest-cities-in-the-world-it-is-a-fitting/) [Ban Ki-moon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ban-ki-moon/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "ItemList", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/our/ban-ki-moon/#itemlist", "name": "20 Our Quotes By Ban Ki-moon", "numberOfItems": 20, "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "This Earth is our only home. 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