"A European currency will lead to member-nations transferring their sovereignty over financial and wage policies as well as in monetary affairs... It is an illusion to think that States can hold on to their autonomy over taxation policies."

“Strength grows from building other strength, not from trampling on weakness.”

Source : David Drake, Eric Flint (2009). “Belisarius II: Storm at Noontide”, p.276, Baen Publishing Enterprises

“Trust the comfy clothes you reach for day after day, your plain, regular, essential self.”

“the little street Into its gloom retires, secluded and shy.”

Source : Laurence Binyon (1927). “A Laurence Binyon Anthology”

“There is some joy in weeping. For our tears Fill up the cup, then wash our pain away.”

“in freeing myself from the romantic dream of finding another man to come along and rescue me, I learned that no one can rescue me except myself.”

“Happiness consists of being able to tell the truth without hurting anyone.”

Source : "Fictional character: Guido". "8½", www.imdb.com. 1963.

“Emigration is no longer a solution; it's a defeat. People are risking death, drowning every day, but they're knocking on doors that are not open.”

“We must do the best we can with what we have.”