His warning seems more apt than ever.

We recognize that the prospect of reform seems more within reach than ever before.

His sentiment seems more apt than ever nowadays, but not because humanity has turned pacifistic.

And can one blame them, given that Russia seems more nostalgic for its imperial tradition than ever?

Germany seems to be congealing into an introspective provincialism, and that at a time where its potential, its leadership even, are more urgently needed than ever.

In this context, the idea of a peace settlement with the Palestinians seems more abstract than ever. Indeed, it makes the current status quo seem comfortable.

I've come to like the picture more than ever.

Russia's international position is worse than ever.

This provides a reason why trade and globalization are even more important, more powerful than ever before, and are going to increase growth more than ever before.

Second, the world economy is vastly larger than in the past, so that demand for key commodities and energy inputs is also vastly larger.

It needs it now more than ever before.

And last is that we're more connected now to more people on the planet than ever before except for if you're sitting next to someone.

Because this is the most distressing TED ever, I've been working with Neil Gershenfeld on next year's TED Bag.

That role is more necessary than ever.

In the United States, this is truer than ever.

Even power itself is more fragmented than ever.

Today more than ever before, the opportunities for doing good are enormous.

There are more youth delegates present here than ever before.

Fraud and deceit abound in these days more than in former times.

Our societies are more resilient, open, and diverse than ever.

Economic inequality is deeper than ever.

The street has now become much more strategic.

The enrolment of female students is now at an all time high level.

Yet, just as Europe is looking more distant, the Middle East is looming larger, as Turkey shifts its attention from Brussels to Beirut and beyond.

India seems to worry more than ever about China s evolution.

Unlike her party, she is now stronger than ever.

One of the most radiant and funniest souls I have ever met.

The stakes are higher than they have ever been.

Developments affecting each are more closely connected than ever.

The world needs them and their diplomatic baggage more than ever.

The lives of most Europeans are freer now than ever before.

A democratic, pro Western Middle East is not in the cards.

The stakes of geo technological competition are higher than ever.

Everything I had forgotten in these past years are back stronger than ever.

It was the largest plunge of the franc ever against the euro.

Thus, the danger of the weaponization of outer space is becoming ever more imminent.

More than ever, we have shared interests in doing so.

Moreover, Japan s relations with the US, which had suffered since the Democratic Party of Japan came to power two years ago, appear to have emerged from the disaster stronger than ever.

Russia s economy is more dependent on gas and oil than ever before.

This is a bold idea, but bold ideas are needed now more than ever.

In the process, Burma has become more dependent than ever on China.

But one conclusion is perhaps more compelling than ever.

And Europe is distracted more than ever with its internal crises.

Crime is on the rise, and the lack of trust among the parties is more marked than ever.

Now more than ever, the world needs stability, peace and security.