I have the most profound respect for the Department of Justice and the FTC. We in Europe are a younger and I would say junior institution to the historical antitrust experience of the US.

The two greatest priorities for my government are tackling tax evasion and corruption.

In the area of macroeconomic policies, I think we'll see more centralization, like in the budgetary sphere.

If the euro becomes a factor promoting Europe's drifting apart, then the foundation of the European project is destroyed.

There is no government in Europe where ministers go through that kind of confirmation process, which in fact is modeled on the way the U.S. cabinet members are confirmed.

My aspiration is not to be loved. It is that my government be respected and credible.

I am certain that most Germans have instinctive liking for Italy, just as Italians admire Germans for their many qualities.

I know that speaking with parties, which I do, but not very often, is seen by many as a contamination.

It is very unusual for a country to ask guys who are not politicians to come and run the country.

I believe that in Europe, we have a collective leadership.

I believe that reforms will not really take hold if they do not gradually come into the culture of the people.

Silence is a lie that screams at the light.

POLICEMAN. Good luck. (She finds it easiest just to nod in reply) I wish I was a Prince.

Be Lion in drawing a Line

You never know the palette of the one you kill until the mind disgorges its finest colours.

Censor: A self-appointed snoophound who sticks his nose in other people's business.

It's wonderful to meet so many friends that I didn't used to like.

How could one create life with someone who represented death?

Without an awareness of our feelings we cannot experience compassion. How can we share the sufferings and the joys of others if we cannot experience our own?

The most important thing is to follow your instinct and get involved with some friends who have similar taste and aspirations and like music as much as you do.

My first year in L.A. I felt lost in that big city. It's easy to be tumbled around and not figure out where you fit in even when you find your little niche.