Konrad Adenauer Quotes

We all live under the same sky, but we don't all have the same horizon.

In view of the fact that God limited the intelligence of man, it seems unfair that He did not also limit his stupidity.

History is the sum total of things that could have been avoided.

An infallible method of conciliating a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

All parts of the human body get tired eventually - except the tongue.

First make yourself unpopular, then you will be taken seriously.

The art of politics consists in knowing precisely when it is necessary to hit an opponent slightly below the belt.

The rare case where the conquered is very satisfied with the conqueror.

A thick skin is a gift from God.

Only the stupidest calves choose their own butcher.