U Thant quoted on privilage of working at UN

Filed under quotations-collections | Thoughts from the UN community.

Excerpt: ‘Supremely significant are the words of the Secretary General, U Thant: “I can think of no worthier task for a man or a woman to be engaged in than that of creating the tools for international co-operation and working for the betterment of his fellow human beings. Also, the Secretary-General soulfully affirms: “Our work at the United Nations gives us the privilege of contributing actively from day to day in the ardent process of building peace.” ‘-Sri Chinmoy, United Nations World Youth Congress;  United Nations, New York, July 15, 1970

, The Garland Of Nation-Souls, Agni Press, 1972.

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