Miscellaneous

When the planes hit the Twin Towers, as far as I know, none of the phone calls from the people read more

When the planes hit the Twin Towers, as far as I know, none of the phone calls from the people on board were messages of hate or revenge- they were all messages of love

My definition [of a philosopher] is of a man up in a balloon, with his family and friends holding the read more

My definition [of a philosopher] is of a man up in a balloon, with his family and friends holding the ropes which confine him to earth and trying to haul him down.

He looked like an Italian, was dressed like an Englishman, and had the independent air of an American--a combination which read more

He looked like an Italian, was dressed like an Englishman, and had the independent air of an American--a combination which caused sundry pairs of feminine eyes to look approvingly after him, and sundry dandies in black velvet suits, with rose-colored neckties, buff gloves, and orange flowers in their buttonholes, to shrug their shoulders, and then envy him his inches.

China's rapid economic g rowth has resulted in tremendous progress in reducing poverty and improving the lives of people gradually,

China's rapid economic g rowth has resulted in tremendous progress in reducing poverty and improving the lives of people gradually,

China has declared its commitment to human rights and has raised expectations for the country to match its growing prosperity read more

China has declared its commitment to human rights and has raised expectations for the country to match its growing prosperity with a firm commitment to advancing human rights.

We continue to demand that the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia get immediate access to Kosovo,

We continue to demand that the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia get immediate access to Kosovo,

Let us be clear, the proposal before the General Assembly is the fruit of compromise. It cannot be a perfect read more

Let us be clear, the proposal before the General Assembly is the fruit of compromise. It cannot be a perfect solution.

The Chinese authorities indicated that they want to ratify the covenant as early as possible.

The Chinese authorities indicated that they want to ratify the covenant as early as possible.

I remind the government of its international obligation to respect the right of peaceful assembly, and I remind its security read more

I remind the government of its international obligation to respect the right of peaceful assembly, and I remind its security forces of their obligation to use only minimum necessary force.

Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up read more

Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.