Military missions are not democratic development aid.

The fact that someone didn't experience the war itself doesn't mean that he doesn't perceive its consequences.

I sometimes read that it's time for German democracy to finally grow up. I don't see it as a sign of maturity if we treat military missions as something normal.

As a minister, I would rather be criticized for thoroughly weighing the options, and sometimes even voicing my doubts, than to be reproached for recklessly sending German soldiers into combat.

As foreign minister I cannot allow myself to be guided by emotions.

Military missions cannot be a normal tool of politics, but instead must remain the great exception.

I'm completely opposed to the idea of becoming accustomed to foreign military campaigns.

May your heart overflows with exceeding joy.

There are fires, vast and endless, that burn in me for you. And I will carry them until you are ready to walk through the Flames of me.

In nearly every religion I am aware of, there is a variation of the golden rule. And even for the non-religious, it is a tenet of people who believe in humanistic principles.

I'm a big fan of the digestive system.

The disease of mutual distrust among nations is the bane of modern civilization

The greatness of the human being is not in the reincarnation of the world but in the reincarnation of ourselves.

I don't think I'll do foster care or adopt, to be quite honest.

It makes you very cool," he said, taking big, jumping steps to get in front of me. "CNN would interview you, for sure. Daughter of Flobie! But don't worry. I'll keep them back!

An easy-going husband is the one indispensable comfort of life.

We were like psychedelic folk combined with Sonic Youth's noise.