We do not attract Russian money to Luxembourg with high interest rates.

When the going gets tough, you have to lie.

When it becomes serious, you have to lie.

I'm ready to be insulted as being insufficiently democratic, but I want to be serious ... I am for secret, dark debates.

I believe neither the French nor the Dutch really rejected the constitutional treaty.

I notice with a certain sense of regret that far too many Europeans are returning to a regional and national mindset.

Decisions can only be reached in Europe if France and Germany agree.

It is not acceptable that European Union countries are divided into those who give and those who take.

I am chilled by the realization of how similar circumstances in Europe in 2013 are to those of 100 years ago.

It is not more Europe or less Europe that we need. We need a better Europe.

I am for secret, dark debates.

All the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust.

To be convinced in our hearts that we have forgiveness of sins and peace with God by grace alone is the hardest thing.

Rebuke without love is abuse. But, a love that would never rebuke? I dare to admit that that, too, would be a kind of abuse.

Only mediocrity can be trusted to be always at its best.

Human nature is evil, and goodness is caused by intentional activity.

Obedience to lawful authority is the foundation of manly character.

I am ready to obey as a child; :;but, not being a child, I think I ought to have a reason.

I've only got a fraction of the energy I once had, but I think I probably use it better.

She's incredible, not that she's perfect. But you once said imperfections create character.

As it is the mark of great minds to say many things in a few words, so it is that of little minds to use many words to say nothing.