What the result means is that the Franco-German axis is in serious trouble. It's the end of a phase which began in 2002.

Our lives are fed by kind words and gracious behavior. We are nourished by expressions like 'excuse me', and other such simple courtesies.

When a woman talks, she just wants to be heard.

Every woman is infallibly to be gained by every sort of flattery, and every man by one sort or other.

Some idea of inflation comes from seeing a youngster get his first job at a salary you dreamed of as the culmination of your career.

Worship your heroes from afar; contact withers them.

Live constructively and live optimistically.