"Every literate woman is a victory over poverty" — Ban Ki-moon

"Every literate woman is a victory over poverty"

— Ban Ki-moon

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165 Quotes by Ban Ki-moon

Ban Ki-moon has 165 quotes on this site. A few more worth reading:

Millions of people in nearly 80 countries still live in fear of landmines and explosive remnants of war, which take…
The international community cannot accept that whole communities are marginalized because of the color of their skin. People of African…
Between now and 2015, we must make sure that promises made become promises kept. The consequences of doing otherwise are…
It is but a short step from hunger to starvation, from disease to death.
I call on men and boys everywhere to join us. Violence against women and girls will not be eradicated until…
Nuclear terrorism is one of the most serious threats of our time. Even one such attack could inflict mass casualties…
Let us acknowledge and celebrate what youth can do to build a safer, more just world. Let us strengthen our…
It has been said that knowledge is power. We need to strengthen education systems so that young people can benefit…
You have to take ownership and leadership of tomorrow. For that to be possible, you have to strengthen your capacity…
Now, more than ever, we need to connect the dots between climate, poverty, energy, food and water. These issues cannot…
Three decades into this crisis, let us set our sights on achieving the "three zeros" zero new HIV infections, zero…
Universal ratification of the Optional Protocol on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict will establish an international moral consensus…

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More Inspirational Quotes

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This is the precept by which I have lived: Prepare for the worst; expect the best; and take what comes. — Hannah Arendt
There are no dangerous thoughts; thinking itself is dangerous. — Hannah Arendt
Storytelling reveals meaning without committing the error of defining it. — Hannah Arendt
By its very nature the beautiful is isolated from everything else. From beauty no road leads to reality. — Hannah Arendt
To be free in an age like ours, one must be in a position of authority. That in itself would… — Hannah Arendt
Action without a name, a who attached to it, is meaningless. — Hannah Arendt
These are the fifties, you know. The disgusting, posturing fifties. — Hannah Arendt
I love you, and because I love you, I would sooner have you hate me for telling you the truth… — Pietro Aretino
Perugia is my true fatherland because there I grew to manhood. — Pietro Aretino
I want to do what I want when I want to do it not be dictated to by audiences. — Dario Argento
I went through a phase where I thought nostalgia was a bad thing. — Dario Argento
In Italy the censor is very old and there are many judges and psychiatrists who analyse you. — Dario Argento

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