The integration of Europe was very much led by a Germany that was always willing to pay a little bit extra to reach a compromise that everybody accepted, because Germany was so eager to get European support for reunification. That was called the "farsighted vision," which created the European Union.
George SorosThe strength of this country lies in the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights and the freedom of speech and thought.
George SorosOnce we realize that imperfect understanding is the human condition there is no shame in being wrong, only in failing to correct our mistakes.
George SorosAlthough I have made a fortune in the financial markets, I now fear that the untrammeled intensification of laissez-faire capitalism and the spread of market values into all areas of life is endangering our open and democratic society. The main enemy of the open society, I believe, is no longer the communist but the capitalist threat.
George Soros