We have to recognize that the freedom of the individual has to be protected not only from the power of the state, but even more so from economic and societal power.

Some fatherlands are difficult. Germany is one of them. But it is our fatherland. Here is where we live and work.

Trust cannot be commanded; and yet it is also correct that the only one who earns trust is the one who is prepared to grant trust.

I appeal to the responsibility of the blocs and the major powers, not to seek security in the arms race, but rather in a meeting for joint disarmament and arms limitations.

Insecurity and resignation mingle with the hope for a better order.

Disarmament requires trust.

Liberal democracy must finally become the vital element of our society.

Everywhere, authority and tradition have to justify themselves in the face of questions.

One of our most noble political tasks is to open up trust.

Not less, but more democracy - that is the demand, that is the great goal that we have to prescribe for ourselves, and especially for our youth.

Beyond peace, there is no longer any existence possible.

I held my heart back from positively accepting anything, since I was afraid of another fall, and in this condition of suspense I was being all the more killed.

Our speech is poor interpretation of our perception.

I feel like we have to deal with things, so we realize change! Change comes after pain and pain comes after truth. Truth is hurtful.

You shouldn't turn on C-SPAN to get your sports update.

Health care is vital to all of us some of the time, but public health is vital to all of us all of the time

I can say with sincerity that I like cats... A cat is an animal which has more human feelings than almost any other.

Spirituality is based on development of character and philosophy.

Just believe in your dreams.

Suspecting and knowing are not the same.

Europe and the United States are not the whole world.