UN General Assembly
1957

108. Every important institution acquires a life of its own, which is to some extent independent of the life of those composing it: that is the characteristic of institutional development. That development has been satisfactory for the twelve years of the Organization’s existence, and it is continuing to improve and to acquire its own physiognomy, which distinguishes it as unique in the world. The atmosphere in this hall is in itself the recognition of a democratic world, a world endeavoring to advance to better international coexistence and to work out solutions which will safeguard the most precious gift of mankind, peace. In this Assembly, the principle of a better world is being established, the nucleus of a world conscience which will affect and shape the lives not only of nations but of individuals, the life of the human being.