Famous quotes containing the words united, self-defense, forces and/or carlos:
“The Federated Republic of Europe—the United States of Europe—that is what must be. National autonomy no longer suffices. Economic evolution demands the abolition of national frontiers. If Europe is to remain split into national groups, then Imperialism will recommence its work. Only a Federated Republic of Europe can give peace to the world.”
—Leon Trotsky (1879–1940)
“Murder begins where self-defense ends.”
—Georg Büchner (1813–1837)
“No one will stop to help you when you are in need, but everyone forces opinions upon you that you do not require.”
—Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)
“Thirty-five years
I lived with my husband.
The plumtree is white today
with masses of flowers.”
—William Carlos Williams (1883–1963)