A show of daring oft conceals great fear.
The construction of Europe is an art. It is the art of the possible.
The Kyoto Protocol. . . the first component of an authentic global governance.
Helping to build a better-organized, fair and harmonious world: that idea lies at the heart of my conception of our country's role. Down through the centuries, France has provided answers to the great questions facing mankind. In continuing to do so, France is responding to a genuine demand, displaying leadership and influencing the course of events.
Our approach and our vision. . . is identical.
France is deeply upset to learn of the monstrous attacks that have just struck the United States. . . . In these terrible circumstances, all French people stand by the American people. We express our friendship and solidarity in this tragedy.
The authority and influence of France on the world scene in the 21st century will not depend solely on its modernity and cohesion, nor even on the continuity and professionalism of its foreign policy. France will be heeded if it has a message to convey. Faced with the temptations of laissez-faire, France must stand out as the nation with the imagination and determination to pursue an ambition that combines cogency with generosity.
[T]he only good loan is one that gets paid back.
In my adolescence, love, as I think for most of us, was a tremendous focus. I wanted to find the perfect partner. I did and married her.
I think it's really important that we get rid of the idea that protest will create change.
Wherefore was I to this keen mockery born? When at your hands did I deserve this scorn? Is't not enough, is't not enough, young man, That I did never, no, nor never can, Deserve a sweet look from Demetrius' eye, But you must flout my insufficiency?