If we go back in the history of different nations, violence and the use of force are part of their heritage. These are the traditions of mankind.

Finland had a civil war less than 100 years ago, just like in Ireland. If you look at the history of newly independent nations, civil war is almost every time present, even in the United States.

In every European nation, there have been problems in history when the society was too divided.

The history of mankind is a history of war.

I really do hope that the Millennium Summit gives new impetus to the work of the United Nations.

Knowledge that does not change behaviour is useless. But knowledge that changes behaviour quickly loses its relevance.