Meaning of life quote from Kofi Annan (Accra)

"We need to go from an attitude of indifference to one of care and responsibility."

Kofi Annan, age 0 (1938 - 2018)

Accra, Ghana

April 14, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Kofi Annan, based in Accra, Ghana. As a renowned thinker (1938 - 2018), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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