Ask the first man you meet what he means by defending freedom, and he'll tell you privately he means defending the standard of living.
Martin NiemollerThen they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out - because I was not a socialist.
Martin NiemollerMore than fifty-five years ago my father told me, "The Bible does not belong on the shelf but in your hand, under your eye, and in your heart."
Martin NiemollerIt took me a long time to understand that God is not the enemy of my enemies. God is not even the enemy of God's enemies.
Martin NiemollerFirst they came for the Jews, but I did nothing because I'm not a Jew. Then they came for the socialists, but I did nothing because I'm not a socialist. Then they came for the Catholics, but I did nothing because I'm not a Catholic. Finally, they came for me, but by then there was no one left to help me.
Martin Niemoller