The [EU] Council of Ministers will have far more power over the budgets of member states than the federal government in the United States has over the budget of Texas.

For a small open economy such as Cyprus, the euro adoption provides protection against international financial turmoil, which often has a disproportionate effect on smaller economies.

I see that a number of persons might consider it appropriate to take the ECB as a possible scapegoat and I think that is not the case at all.

In a world where the larger majority of society is careless, it’s the small percentage of people who make the choice to be different and prioritize relationships that stand out.

Doing better is creativity, doing faster is creativity, doing smarter is creativity, doing right is creativity.

- I believe in unlimited discovery and achievement.- I believe that dreams can become reality.- I believe in true love.- I believe in kindness and intelligence.- I trust life, regardless.

... in Northern Ireland, if you don't have basic Christianity, rather than merely religion, all you get out of the experience of living is bitterness.

I'll do almost anything for cake - even trample little children!

If Raymond Chandler came from the South, his name would be Ace Atkins.

It's never good to just imitate somebody. That never works, because then you're not filling it with anything.

It's up to the national associations and their leagues to limit the entry of foreign players.

When I find my focus and keep my balance- I find that all is right with my world.

Don't make excuses - make improvements!