But it could be that we, as early as spring, will need to embark on a new policy in order to save one of the cornerstones of European politics: personal freedom of movement.

As long as a certain problem primarily affects a different country, in this case Italy, one might not put it at the very top of one's list of priorities.

The message that "we can't take in everybody" is imperative. At the same time, the decision as to who has a right to asylum needs to be made in Brussels.

Let's put it this way: I am confident that Schengen will continue to be defended. And when it comes to repatriations, we have the same opinion.

If you waste a minute, you have wasted life and if you waste an hour, you have wasted life.

Here is to the nights we felt alive, here is to the tears you knew youd cry, here is to good bye, tomorrow is going to come to soon.

A child's a plaything for an hour.

It is imperative that when thousands of selfless volunteers respond to those who have incurred the wrath of a natural disaster that legal liability need not be hanging over their heads.

One thing about pain: It proves you're alive.

I don't even think twice about wearing a swimsuit because it's always been a part of my lifestyle.

We all come back to our little worlds.

Children are the most honest critics. They will say "You're funny", but also "You're pathetic - go away."

You can’t think thoughts of mediocrity and expect to excel. The two don’t go together.

Character, self-discipline, determination, attitude and service are the substance of life.