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 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 NiemollerWhen Hitler came for the Jews... I was not a Jew, therefore, I was not concerned. And when Hitler attacked the Catholics, I was not a Catholic, and therefore, I was not concerned. And when Hitler attacked the unions and the industrialists, I was not a member of the unions and I was not concerned. Then, Hitler attacked me and the Protestant church - and there was nobody left to be concerned.
Martin Niemoller