Our German forefathers had a very kind religion. They believed that, after death, they would meet again all the good dogs that had been their companions in life. I wish I could believe that too.

I have always found the word 'Europe' on the lips of those who wanted something from others which they dared not demand in their own names!

I consider even a victorious war as an evil, from which statesmanship must endeavor to spare nations.

Life has taught me to forgive much, but to seek forgiveness still more.

A bad plan that is well executed will yield much better results than a good plan that is poorly executed.

Show me an objective worthy of war and I will go along with you.

There are two things you don't want to see being made - sausage and legislation.