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

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.

Chapters - Life has many different chapters for us. One bad chapter doesn’t mean the end of the book.

Is this how it is for a species that senses it is going extinct? Is there a feeling of loneliness, or unease, each morning, upon awakening?

As long as you have a window, life is exciting.

I am more concerned about a world led by people, who think like machines.

Not the first half you might have expected, even though the score might suggest that it was

For some things there are no wrong seasons. Which is what I dream of for me.

God will come into your plans. But the choice is yours whether you allow Him to begin it, or force Him to end it.

Freedom is about authority. Freedom is about the willingness of every single human being to cede to lawful authority a great deal of discretion about what you do.

Only the noble of heart are called to difficulty.

Truth is a constant delight to those that love her; such beauty holds no power to offend.