In political life, it is extremely difficult to remain loyal to a friendship when constellations of power or interests are in the way.

Referendums have always posed a threat when it comes to EU policy, because EU policy is complicated. They're an opportunity for those from all political camps who like to oversimplify things.

The EU is an unique project that replaced war with peace, hate with solidarity. Overwhelming emotion for awarding of Nobel prize to EU

For many people, politics in Brussels and Strasbourg might as well be happening on another planet.

But if you constantly insist only on your own interpretation, it isn't long before it seems patronizing.

I'm not a populist. But I try to present complicated issues in such a way that people know where I stand.

Before we talk about further accessions, we have to consolidate the European Union internally. People are increasingly losing faith in the EU's effectiveness.

I am a man of parliament, a man of the people. I am not a representative of the executives.

A joint European army is a very far-reaching proposal and it would be difficult to implement. Such initiatives are nevertheless needed.

The problem with us EU politicians is that we approach everything with cool rationality, and then wonder why we don't win people over emotionally.

I believe that the majority of people in Europe want to demonstrate solidarity with the refugees.

Every child that receives life advice should keep in mind that in every parent’s past, there’s leftover booze and contraceptives.

.keep the child inside you alive..

A dog to vomit does turn, A fool to folly but return, The wise err and learn, Gaining from each burn.

I am what I am thanks to my mother, my father, my brother, my sister... because they have given me everything. The education I have is thanks to them.

I carry a lot of scars. I like the way that sounds. I carry a LOT of scars.

I like to think of myself as a regular guy, except I play football for a living. I try not to be an arrogant turd out there.

All great lovers are articulate, and verbal seduction is the surest road to actual seduction.

May be refined, and join the angelic train.

The answer is to say 'No!' to authority when authority is wrong.

When life hits you pretty hard, you can go into a dark corner.