What a commentary on civilization, when being alone is being suspect; when one has to apologize for it, make excuses, hide the fact that one practices it — like a secret vice. – Anne Morrow Lindbergh
I have tried to lift France out of the mud. But she will return to her errors and vomitings. I cannot prevent the French from being French. – Charles de Gaulle
The global economic outlook remains fragile and uncertain. Global economic imbalances persist and we must address them or risk future instability. – Julia Gillard
