After the birth of printing books became widespread. Hence everyone throughout Europe devoted himself to the study of literature… Every year, especially since 1563, the number of writings ...

I like this idea of the re-foundation of the European Union, maybe it can be done, because Europe – I do not say is unique, but it has a force, a culture, a history that cannot be wasted, ...

[Asked to describe European identity in 2012, Eco says it is widespread but “shallow”.] I am using an English word that is not the same as the Italian word superficiale, but which is ...