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

A people that has experienced all that the Germans have been through, naturally offers fertile soil for the extremists.

As a confirmed individualist I certainly do not wish to underrate the influence of the individual, for the masses do not lead the individual; rather, in the individual is vested the capacity to lead the masses.

To walk behind others on a road you are traveling together, to give precedence to others without envy - this is painful for an individual and painful for a nation.

The history of nations shows that words are not always immediately followed by action.

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

The life of the individual is a continuous combat with errors and obstacles, and no victory is more satisfying than the one achieved against opposition.