Quote of the day by Kofi Annan focuses on liberty, freedom, human rights and the role of leadership. Kofi Annan served as the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006. He also received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001 with the United Nations. His work included peacekeeping, human rights, democracy and international cooperation. The quote says that when a difficult decision has two possible risks, it is better to make an error that gives people freedom than one that removes their rights. The idea also applies to daily life, leadership, institutions and societies where decisions about control and personal choice are made.