Journalists should think of themselves as outside the Establishment, and owners can't be too worried about what they're told at their country clubs.
Italy needed structural reforms to become more competitive.
If the euro becomes a factor promoting Europe's drifting apart, then the foundation of the European project is destroyed.
The two greatest priorities for my government are tackling tax evasion and corruption.
There is no government in Europe where ministers go through that kind of confirmation process, which in fact is modeled on the way the U. S. cabinet members are confirmed.
I have the most profound respect for the Department of Justice and the FTC. We in Europe are a younger and I would say junior institution to the historical antitrust experience of the US.
My aspiration is not to be loved. It is that my government be respected and credible.
Music is harmony, harmony is perfection, perfection is our dream, and our dream is heaven.
I'm surprised when I see someone doing the logical, commonsense thing: Walk facing the oncoming traffic.
The genius of any slave system is found in the dynamics which isolate slaves from each other, obscure the reality of a common condition, and make united rebellion against the oppressor inconceivable.
Though here at journey's end I lie In darkness buried deep, Beyond all towers strong and high, Beyond all mountains steep, Above all shadows rides the Sun And Stars for ever dwell: I will not say the Day is done, Nor bid the Stars farewell.