“In this case [the Charlemagne Prize], I don't say (I was) forced, but convinced by the holy and theological headstrongness of Cardinal [Walter] Kasper, because he was chosen, elected by Aachen to convince me. And I said yes, but in the Vatican. And I said I offer it for Europe, as a co-decoration for Europe, a prize so that Europe may do what I desired at Strasburg; that it may no longer be "grandmother Europe" but "mother Europe."”
![“In this case [the Charlemagne Prize], I don't say (I was) forced, but convinced by the holy and theological headstrongness of Cardinal [Walter] Kasper, because he was chosen, elected by Aachen to convince me. And I said yes, but in the Vatican. And I said I offer it for Europe, as a co-decoration…” quote by Pope Francis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ffe/pope-francis-85_cardinals_in-this-case-the-charlemagne-prize-i-don_2701120.jpg)
![“It is my express wish that in awarding the [Nobel Prizes] no consideration be given to the nationality of the candidates, but that the most worthy shall receive the prize, whether he be Scandinavian or not.” quote by Alfred Nobel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/457/alfred-nobel-17134_candidates_it-is-my-express-wish-that-in-awarding-t_721175.jpg)
