“Perceptions are essential in politics.” — Antonio Guterres Quote

Perceptions are essential in politics.

We must make sure that when someone sees the Blue Flag, she or he can say, 'I am protected.'

Facing dramatic global challenges, we need a global capacity to address them that reaffirms the importance of multilateralism and the importance of a rules-based set of international relations, based on the rule of law and in accordance with the U.N. Charter.

There is never a humanitarian solution for a humanitarian crisis. The solutions for the humanitarian crisis are always political ones.

I must say I have a personal love affair with India, with its civilisation, its culture.

I think the way to change it is to handle issues individually when it's essential to do so.

Music is one of the most essential things in life. It is what teaches us.

The U.S. is the biggest investor in research and development in the world. It has the best universities. Keeping them supplied with the best talent is essential.

And it is essential that in fighting terrorism, sacrifices should not be made on democracy.

The essential job of government is to facilitate, not frustrate, job development.