It is a great mistake to suppose that thrift is caused only by fear; it springs from hope as well as from fear; where there is no hope, be sure there will be no thrift.

No part of the education of a politician is more indispensable than the fighting of elections.

I always avoid prophesying beforehand, because it is a much better policy to prophesy after the event has already taken place.

We must learn from misfortune the means of future strength.

No crime is so great as daring to excel.

You must understand that this war is not against Hitler or National Socialism, but against the strength of the German people, which is to be smashed once and for all, regardless of whether it is in the hands of Hitler or a Jesuit priest.

Some people regard private enterprise as a predatory tiger to be shot. Others look on it as a cow they can milk. Not enough people see it as a healthy horse, pulling a sturdy wagon.