Europe is a patchwork quilt that has been put together over centuries.
Europe is not a state but a potential union of states.
All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost.
The European Union is a success story that should be celebrated.

Europe is a grand hotel run by the bellhops, with an eccentric doorman.
The European Union is the greatest peacemaking institution in world history.

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.

Europe was created by history. America was created by philosophy.
Europe is so well gardened that it resembles a work of art, a scientific theory, a neat metaphysical system.
If you want a vision of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever.
Europe is a fascinating and varied continent, and it deserves to have a unifying structure.
The European Union is the world's most powerful example of the ability to turn former enemies into lasting partners.
The European Union is the world's most successful invention for advancing peace.