By the way, the European Union Member States together - even the euro area Member States together - are by far the biggest contributors to the IMF.

Norwegian legislation is more in conformity with the rules of the European Union than most member states.

There is no stability without solidarity and no solidarity without stability.

In the age of globalization pooled sovereignty means more power, not less.

Decisions taken by the most democratic institutions in the world are very often wrong.

The E.U. is founded on the Treaties which apply only to the Member States who have agreed and ratified them.

Climate action is central for the future of our planet.

I have full confidence in the IMF. It is a very strong international institution.

Internal protectionism in Europe would be deadly, really a disaster for European economies.

Governments are not always right.

A new state, if it wants to join the European Union, has to apply to become a member of the European Union like any state.

A true writer has a moral duty to uplift humanity.

Through joy, the Soul confirms your ability to remain victorious - even in the midst of defeat.

If you always think about your dreams or goals, work steadfastly towards them and continue to challenge yourself, you will definitely be able to realise those dreams or goals.

Ordinary work, which is what most of us do, most of the time, is ordained by God every bit as much as is the extraordinary.

Every thought is a cause & every condition is an effect. Change your thoughts & you change your destiny.

Very often, organizations are inflexible because there is too little communication between functions; they are too segregated.

Lord Bacon makes beauty to consist of grace and motion.

If you love the planet or the neighborhood - you're finding ways to satisfy the soul of the planet or satisfy the soul of the neighborhood.

God was my co-pilot, but we crashed in the mountains and I had to eat Him. Explain.

That's why you and I had friction? God, I always thought it was 'cause, 'cause I fooled around with your daughter freshman year.