“If Turkey wants to join Europe, it will have to become a European coun...” — Salman Rushdie Quote

“If Turkey wants to join Europe, it will have to become a European country, and that might take a long time.”

“Broad-mindedness is related to tolerance; open-mindedness is the sibling of peace.”

“Out-of-step intellectuals like Noam Chomsky and the deceased Edward Said have often been dismissed as crazy extremists, 'anti-American,' and in Mr. Said's case even, absurdly, as apologists for Palestinian 'terrorism.'”

“I am, as a European, absolutely shocked by European people. I am also shocked by European nationalist people. They have allowed themselves to be so emasculated so silently.”

“I'm not a fan of chrome wheels. I sort of like brushed, brushed steel, more European style.”

“My parents were European immigrants. They came to the States with $1,500, two suitcases, and me, and they managed to build a business, a family, and a future for their family. They didn't have any of the resources of people who have lived here for two or three generations.”