To understand my feelings — and my conception of the role of Secretary General — the nature of my religious and cultural background must first be understood. I should therefore like to outline not only my beliefs but also my… — U Thant Copy Share Image
As a Buddhist, I was trained to be tolerant of everything except intolerance. I was brought up not only to develop the spirit of tolerance but also to cherish moral and spiritual qualities such as modesty, humility, compassion, and, most… — U Thant Copy Share Image
Wars begin in the minds of men, and in those minds, love and compassion would have built the defenses of peace. — U Thant Copy Share Image
I don't like to be disturbed at home; I tell the cable office not to call me before 6:30 AM, unless there's a war. — U Thant Copy Share Image
The war we have to wage today has only one goal and that is to make the world safe for diversity. — U Thant Copy Share Image
The law of love and compassion for all living creatures is again a doctrine to which we are all too ready to pay slip… — U Thant Copy Share Image
To understand my feelings — and my conception of the role of Secretary General — the nature of my religious and cultural background must… — U Thant Copy Share Image
Understanding, love and tolerance are the highest forms of interest on out small and interdependent planet. — U Thant Copy Share Image
The single most important impediment to global institutions is the concept of "my country, right or wrong". — U Thant Copy Share Image
The concept of peaceful coexistence has been criticized by many who do not see the need to make the world safe for diversity. I… — U Thant Copy Share Image
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights - This great and inspiring instrument was born of an increased sense of responsibility by the international community… — U Thant Copy Share Image
As a Buddhist, I was trained to be tolerant of everything except intolerance — U Thant Copy Share Image
As a Buddhist, I was trained to be tolerant of everything except intolerance. I was brought up not only to develop the spirit of… — U Thant Copy Share Image
