Germany and Austria have had positive experiences with strong states and a cooperative democracy. I am certain that this example could be helpful in a constructive debate on the Catalonian situation.

My fear is that the global consumption of oil is going to increase, but European oil consumption has already reached its peak. The amount of oil available globally, I think, has already peaked.

Help others without any reason and give without the expectation of receiving anything in return.

A flower does not fulfill its destiny until it blooms, and a star does not fulfill its destiny until it shines.

Without you there would be no me. I am everything reflected in your eyes. I am everything approved by your smile. I am everything born of your guidance. I am me only because of you.

All things are subject to change and we change with them. (Omnia mutantur nos et mutamur in illis.)

As far as arrangements after the basic track is cut, if I'm writing a horn arrangement or playing strings, I might arrange that, plan that out. Other times, I'll just sit and roll tape.

[The economic crisis ] gave people the option to put money into private accounts.

On Capitol Hill, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales raised his right hand, swore to tell the truth, and then everybody had a good laugh and went back to what they were doing.

I've been boxing for 25 years and I need exciting fights.

I do firmly believe that universal forces are at work that pull us inexorably toward the deserving results of our actions.

Don't confuse honours with achievement.