If it's me against 48, I feel sorry for the 48.

We speak of peace, yes, but whose peace? Poland's? Bulgaria's? The peace of the grave?

We believe in a free Europe, not a standardised Europe. Diminish that variety within the member states, and you impoverish the whole Community. We insist that the institutions of the European Community are managed so that they increase the liberty of the individual throughout the continent. These institutions must not be permitted to dwindle into bureaucracy. Whenever they fail to enlarge freedom the institutions should be criticised and the balance restored.

When we hear (as we sometimes do) that (Russia's) economic output is about half the level of a decade ago or that real incomes have fallen sharply, it is worth recalling that economic statistics under the Soviet Union were hardly more reliable than any other official statements. Moreover, a country that produces what no one wants to buy, and whose workers receive wages that they cannot use to buy goods they want, is hardly in the best of economic health.

To wear your heart on your sleeve isn't a very good plan; you should wear it inside, where it functions best.

I do believe that political arrangements which are based upon violence, intimidation and theft will eventually break down - and will deserve to do so.

Never flinch. Make up your own mind and do it.