I should have liked to be asked to say what I knew. They always tried to ask what I did not know. When I would have willingly displayed my knowledge, they sought to expose my ignorance. This sort of treatment had only one result: I did not do well in examinations

To improve is to change.

I love to learn but I do not want to be taught

One ought to be just before one is generous

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.

Champagne is the wine of civilization and the oil of government.

When you're going through hell - just keep on going!