I think diversity can also be a resource, an asset, especially in a world that is becoming globalized, to deal with difference, to deal with variety, to deal with complexity.

By the way, the European Union Member States together - even the euro area Member States together - are by far the biggest contributors to the IMF.

Norwegian legislation is more in conformity with the rules of the European Union than most member states.

There is no stability without solidarity and no solidarity without stability.

In the age of globalization pooled sovereignty means more power, not less.

Decisions taken by the most democratic institutions in the world are very often wrong.

The E.U. is founded on the Treaties which apply only to the Member States who have agreed and ratified them.

Climate action is central for the future of our planet.

I have full confidence in the IMF. It is a very strong international institution.

Internal protectionism in Europe would be deadly, really a disaster for European economies.

Governments are not always right.

I think it is a wise person who does not answer the door to uninvited police officers. Who knows what kind of crazy person could be standing there with a loaded gun!

You do not want to get married at 22! Especially if you're famous, because girls are going to be throwing themselves at you.

We are so busy that the truth about our lives can't catch up.

One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts.

Measure not by the scale of perfection the meager product of reality.

One knows less about one's own destiny than about anything else on earth.

If you live like it’s the past and you behave like it’s the past, then guys from the future find it very hard to see you.

Im concerned about the cost, just like everybody else. Theres no question that we have an obligation to help the people of Louisiana and Mississippi to rebuild.

It is to be observed that 'angling' is the name given to fishing by people who can't fish.

Most important to me is to play well and to win. That is what the fans want to see.