“Europe will not be built in a day, nor according to a pre-established plan. It will be built through concrete achievements which first create a de facto solidarity.”
What this quote means
Léo Tindemans expresses here a pragmatic vision of European construction: it will not happen through a grand theoretical plan, but through concrete actions that create de facto solidarity. This incremental approach reminds us that great achievements arise from small steps, and that effective cooperation often precedes the ideal. It is a plea for realism and perseverance.
How to apply it daily
Instead of dreaming of a big change, identify a small concrete action that can create solidarity with others, and implement it today.
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