Quotes by U. Thant

Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect others even as we respect ourselves.
– U. Thant
I am afraid, if the present trend in Vietnam continues, that direct confrontation, first of all between Washington and Peking, is inevitable.
– U. Thant
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
The war we have to wage today has only one goal and that is to make the world safe for diversity.
– U. Thant
Wars begin in the minds of men, and in those minds, love and compassion would have built the defenses of peace.
– U. Thant