In one's youth every person and every event appear to be unique. With age one becomes much more aware that similar events recur. Later on, one is less often delighted or surprised, but also less disappointed than in earlier years.

The horizon of many people is a circle with a radius of zero. They call this their point of view.

Peace comes through understanding

I would absolutely refuse any direct or indirect war service and would try to persuade my friends to do the same, regardless of the reasons for the cause of a war.

I am doing just fine, considering that I have triumphantly survived Nazism and two wives.

I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination.

... the desire for truth must take precedence over all other desires.