Human rights are praised more than ever - and violated as much as ever.

Globalisation has made us more vulnerable. It creates a world without borders, and makes us painfully aware of the limitations of our present instruments, and of politics, to meet its challenges.

Firstly, economic globalisation has brought prosperity and development to many countries, but also financial crises to Asia, Latin America and Russia, and increasing poverty and marginalisation.

Globalisation makes it clear that social responsibility is required not only of governments, but of companies and individuals. All sources must interact in order to reach the MDGs.

We urge President Bush to abstain from the National Missile Defense, just as we urge China, India and Pakistan to discontinue their nuclear arsenals.

Global markets must be balanced by global values such as respect for human rights and international law, democracy, security and sustainable economic and environmental development.

The United Nations remains our most important global actor. These days we are continuously reminded of the enormous responsibility of the Security Council to uphold international peace and stability.

In a case like Iraq the UN has again shown what important role it plays as the guarantor for protecting international peace and stability in the global political structure.

Terrorism can never be accepted. We must fight it together, with methods that do not compromise our respect for the rule of law and human rights, or are used as an excuse for others to do so.

Regional exchange can be a source of growth and development, and of enhancing good governance.

The WTO has one of the most impressive records in global economic governance, by promoting trade liberalisation and economic development.

Kindness suits you.""Really? I think I'm quite allergic to it.

Oh, precious losing streak, you're too cute for your own good. I try to laugh about itbut my face is made of wood.

No single characteristic ever overtakes an entire society.

Of two evils, choose neither.

Life is fragile, unless your in the NFL in which case you'll need to wear padding.

Insecurity is an ugly thing. It makes you hate people you don't even know.

To me there is no such thing as creative writing. It's either good writing, whatever the subject, or it's not creative.

Don't hoard the past. Don't cherish anything. Burn it. The artist is the phoenix who burns to emerge.

Liberal papers are not necessarily liberal.

Thatʹs a dangerous look,ʺ said Dimitri, giving me a brief glance before returning his eyes to the road. ʺWhat look?ʺ I asked innocently. ʺThe one that says you just got some idea.