The concept of active cooperation has taken the place of opposition to the new form of government and of dreamy resignation entranced with the beauty of times past.

Just as the child is father to the man, so the impressions of one's youth remain the most vivid in manhood.

During the past few years I have led a sometimes hard battle for German foreign policy.

Just as a child respects his father even when he perceives his weaknesses and faults, so a German will not despise the old Germany which was once a symbol of greatness to him.

Mankind advances only through struggle.

To contrast national solidarity and international cooperation as two opposites seems foolish to me.

The courtesy which most becomes a victor was denied to Germany for a long time.