There is no German identity without Auschwitz.

We praise the strength, the patience and the longing of the people who did not stop thinking of freedom and democracy in these dark times

Germany has acted effectively during the euro crisis. It needs to build on this to engage in other spheres too.

The person you became with her is worth being.

My brother believed in all sorts of mythical creatures: pixies, dragons, werewolves, honest men.

No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying.

Happy girls are the prettiest girls.

A poet, to whom no one cruel or imposing listens, Disdained by senates, whispers to your dust.

We're going to protect Christianity. We don't have to be politically correct about it.

Out of perfection nothing can be made. Every process involves breaking something up.

The voice of life in me cannot reach the ear of life in you; but let us talk that we may not feel lonely.

Work, ah! that talisman to guard one against one's self.

You can't photograph if you're not in love.