Goran Persson

Do not be afraid that joy will make the pain worse; it is needed like the air we breathe.

— Goran Persson

There is firm support in the Swedish society for the United Nations and, of course, for the Secretary-General Kofi Annan.

— Goran Persson

Remember, the burden of sorrow is doubled when it is borne alone.

— Goran Persson

Poverty must be eradicated, the resources of our planet used sustainably, human rights respected, equality between men and women strengthened, HIV/AIDS and…

— Goran Persson

A peaceful world requires collective measures for the prevention of war, international cooperation to solve economic and social problems, and respect for…

— Goran Persson

We need a relevant and efficient United Nations.

— Goran Persson

Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against…

— Goran Persson

We must make working life more human.

— Goran Persson

It is the hope of the European Union that Ariel Sharon will keep the peace process alive and continue the dialogue according…

— Goran Persson

Humanity is not a church made of stone, in which vault after vault lies open.

— Goran Persson

We think that the Kyoto protocol is a necessary document, necessary process. I am convinced that we will agree to disagree about…

— Goran Persson

Let our New Year's resolution be this: we will be there for one another as fellow members of humanity, in the finest…

— Goran Persson

A human being is so irreplaceable. So valuable and so unique.

— Goran Persson

The United Nations, and the way we approach collective security, must be adapted to changing circumstances. The United Nations is our prime…

— Goran Persson

Remember one thing - that Sweden is performing better than the rest of Europe.

— Goran Persson