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 are not democratic development aid.

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.

I heard this when I was in the Air Force: “There’s never enough time to do the job right, but always enough time to do it over.

I'll always do 'Sherlock' - it's something I'm not going to give up on.

You are never asked to do more than you are able without being given the strength and ability to do it.

Humor enables us to deal with and overcome many of the most painful and difficult situations in our lives.

I like to practice on the bass, but I don't do it as often as I should.

I got married in Vegas on Warped Tour on July 4 - that's how crazy my life has been.

Can you imagine having a love affair going on and on decade after decade? Macabre.

All the history of human life has been a struggle between wisdom and stupidity.

I'm not one to be messed with. I can be bad when it needs to happen.

What's important to me is that I put messages out, whether it's a TED talk, whether it's a book.