Quotes about europe
europe differences people
We weren't getting a fair deal on the budget and I wasn't going to have it. There's a great strand of equity and fairness in the British people - this is our characteristic. There's not a strand of equity and fairness in Europe - they're out to get as much as they can. That's one of those enormous differences. So I tackled it on that basis. Margaret Thatcher
europe toxic needs
Antimicrobial resistance is on the rise in Europe and elsewhere in the world. We are losing our first-line antimicrobials. Replacement treatments are more costly, more toxic, need much longer durations of treatment, and may require treatment in intensive care units. Margaret Chan
europe one-direction trying
It is not so much the United States that is trying to push the European Union in one direction or another, it is developing nations as a whole that are pushing the United States and Europe to open their markets a little more. Pascal Lamy
europe cups said
I've said before that the Ryder Cup is not the European Tour versus the American Tour. It's Europe's best golfers against the US. Lee Westwood
europe evil absolutism
The principle of evil in Europe is the enervating spirit of Russian absolutism. Lajos Kossuth
europe literature east
It is true that short forms of poetry have been cultivated in the Far East more than in modern Europe; but in all European literature short forms of poetry are to be found - indeed quite as short as anything in Japanese. Lafcadio Hearn
european people supporting
For our country, it's really big. We're going to have a lot of people there supporting us. And it's European time, so people are able to see the games. It's not like 3 or 4 in the morning. Olli Jokinen
europe government unhappy
I know that many in Europe are unhappy with their governments' policies toward the Palestinians. Ismail Haniyeh
europe intellectual movement
I say that I represent this movement because my intellectual allegiances are clearly European, not African. J. M. Coetzee
europe want pool
Marc if you want me to go to the bottom of the pool, I'll go there. Nancy O'Dell
europe america optimism
It was his optimism that Freud bequeathed to America and it was the optimism of our youthfulness, our freedom from the sterner, sadder tradition of Europe which enabled us to seize his gift. Karl A. Menninger
europe differences mind
Dover's cliffs call to mind the Roman invasion; the Battle of Britain; our proximity to, yet difference from, mainland Europe; and international trade and exploration, both fair and exploitative. Julian Baggini
europe ideas gentleman
All you decent, well-meaning gentlemen, let me ask you, have you any idea what sort of place the world is becoming all around you? The days when you could act out of your noble instincts are over. Except of course, you here in Europe don't yet seem to know it. Kazuo Ishiguro
european
At heart, ... this is a European problem. Warren Christopher
europe people goal
Certainly, protecting oppressed people, stopping ethnic conflict and promoting responsible governance are worthy goals. But none is as important for American security and prosperity as keeping the peace in the Middle East, Europe and East Asia. Michael Mandelbaum
europe russia germany
The natural geopolitical arrangement is for Europe to be part of Eurasia, especially for Germany to develop trade and investment relationships with Russia.
europe names america
Asia's crowded and Europe's too old, Africa is far too hot and Canada's too cold. And South America stole our name, let's drop the big one. Randy Newman
europe numbers nuclear
The U.S. has in its stockpiles more nuclear bombs, chemical and biological weapons, more aircraft, rockets and delivery systems in number and sophistication than the rest of the world combined. Included are twenty commissioned Trident II nuclear submarines any one of which could destroy Europe. Ramsey Clark
europe culture-religion culture
When it comes to culture, religion and mentality, most Russians identify with Europe. Sergei Ivanov
europe world lasts
Maybe it is the last chance for Europe to influence standards for world trade. Next it will be between the US and the Asia-Pacific region. Sigmar Gabriel
europe germany needs
We, the Social Democrats, are convinced that capitalism needs to be tamed a second time. The first time we achieved that in Germany for many decades with the social market economy. That is no longer enough. Now we need to do it in Europe and even globally. Sigmar Gabriel
europe people film
I learned that you can make a sci-fi film that is satisfying overseas. European people have everything in check. I'd make every sci-fi film in Europe. They only work 14 hours a day. After that, it's overtime. Michelle Rodriguez
europe
I find myself more at peace when I live in Europe. Norman Granz
europe switzerland decided
In 1958, I decided that I was going to live in Europe permanently. So in 1959 I moved to Lugano, Switzerland. Norman Granz
europe actors film
When you deal with a film that takes place in Europe, and you're going to work in English, you'd better work with European actors. Norman Jewison
europe america people
I am not afraid that the people called Methodists should ever cease to exist either in Europe or America. But I am afraid lest they should only exist as a dead sect, having the form of religion without the power. And this undoubtedly will be the case unless they hold fast both the doctrine, spirit, and discipline with which they first set out. John Wesley
europe vienna eastern
Vienna is the gate to Eastern Europe. Niki Lauda
europe calming-effect differences
L.A. is very special to me, so far away from my world on the East Coast, Europe, Asia. It's a bit of an island for me - less intense, less busy; because of time difference and location, it has a calming effect. At least it used to be all that. Nicolas Berggruen
europe america people
With the world in turmoil and doubt, the American people, faithful to the values that have always defined America's identity, have expressed with force their faith in progress and the future. At a time when we must face huge challenges together, your election has raised enormous hope in France, in Europe and beyond. Nicolas Sarkozy
europe demand france
Europe is right to tell us to reduce this [France's budget] deficit and spend less. Europe is right to demand this of us but cannot at the same time demand us to increase our dues. Nicolas Sarkozy
europe choices needs
Europe is not a choice, it is a necessity, but it needs to be rethought, refounded. Nicolas Sarkozy
europe poor
The poor are the blacks of Europe. Nicolas Chamfort
europe unions culture
The UK is not going to leave the European Union. Of course not. We are inextricably wound up with Europe. In terms of culture, history and geography, we are a European nation. Nick Clegg