We have to build a new European sovereignty based on a simple idea: Europe must be able to defend itself on its own.
我们必须基于一个简单的理念建立新的欧洲主权：欧洲必须能够独立自卫。
My attitude is that if you push me towards something that you think is a weakness, then I will turn that perceived weakness into a strength.
森林的真正价值不能仅用板材英尺来衡量。
【译文】近水的楼台最先看到水中的月亮，向阳的花木光照好，发芽就早。古代的人看不见今天的月亮，而今天的月亮却曾经照耀过古代的人。抢先一步就能当上君王，后到一步只能称作臣子。别以为你走得早，还有比你走得更早的人。
A good director is like a good conductor; he doesn't make a sound, but he makes the orchestra sound great.