Those who have the most, who earn the most, must give an example, because that is important for Spain's collective effort.

In the medium and long term. Spain is solvent and able to pay its high debts. In the short-term, we have the capacity to meet our obligations.

Let nobody be fooled, the next two quarters are not going to be easy either in terms of growth or employment.

The battle of the euro is being fought right now in Spain and Italy...The future of the euro is at stake in the next few weeks...

We rule out raising taxes this year.

I don't think I've been too optimistic. The government believes the contraction will be around 1.5 per cent, as the central bank said. However, we're waiting to see the Commission estimate.

When you fill your heart with love, life becomes abundant.

Every user needs a loser, every winner is an intrusion.

It is utterly naive, futile, uninformed—to think that our species is exceptional. So designated to master the beasts of the Earth, as in the Book of Genesis!

Under the imaginary table that separates me from my readers, don’t we secretly clasp each other’s hands?

When you're in jail, a good friend will be trying to bail you out. A best friend will be in the cell next to you saying, 'Damn, that was fun.'

Tim also has enough confidence so that it always looks like a Tim Burton film, but it really is collaborative. You're allowed to do it your way but of course he's always going to choose his way.

American authors or scientists are prone to consider the wealthy businessman as a barbarian, as a man exclusively intent upon making money.

Only where love and need are one, And the work is play for mortal stakes Is the deed ever truly done For Heaven and the future's sakes

The Soul is not composed of any materials. It is unity indivisible. Therefore it must be indestructible.

Unlike others who have been caught swearing on camera, I apologised immediately. And yet I am the only person banned for swearing. That doesn't seem right.