I must begin by saying something about the old Germany. That Germany, too, suffered from superficial judgment, because appearances and reality were not always kept apart in people's minds.
Gustav StresemannFor the victor peace means the preservation of the position of power which he has secured. For the vanquished it means resigning himself to the position left to him.
Gustav StresemannThe great men of a nation reach out to all mankind. They are unifying, not divisive; internationally conciliating and still great nationally.
Gustav StresemannHere we encounter two conflicting concepts with which we must come to grips in our time: the idea of national solidarity and the idea of international cooperation.
Gustav Stresemann