Europe is a democracy and differences of opinion are part of it.

When the going gets tough, you have to lie.

When it becomes serious, you have to lie.

I'm ready to be insulted as being insufficiently democratic, but I want to be serious ... I am for secret, dark debates.

I believe neither the French nor the Dutch really rejected the constitutional treaty.

I notice with a certain sense of regret that far too many Europeans are returning to a regional and national mindset.

Decisions can only be reached in Europe if France and Germany agree.

It is not acceptable that European Union countries are divided into those who give and those who take.

I am chilled by the realization of how similar circumstances in Europe in 2013 are to those of 100 years ago.

It is not more Europe or less Europe that we need. We need a better Europe.

I am for secret, dark debates.

My dad once said that in criminal law you see terrible people on their best behavior in family law you see great people on their worst behavior.

A rational man never distorts or corrupts his own standards and judgment in order to appeal to the irrationality, stupidity, or dishonesty of others.

I love to sing and perform. It is what I do and love. It completes my life.

This maiden she lived with no other thought Than to love and be loved by me.

I'd never been content in America

Architecture and war are not incompatible. Architecture is war. War is architecture. I am at war with my time, with history, with all authority that resides in fixed and frightened forms.

Children don't vote but adults who do must stand up and vote for them.

I was provided with additional input that was radically different from the truth. I assisted in furthering that version.

Though we often wonder why God does what he does, we can be sure he does it on better information.

Colors are beautiful when they are significant.