Author: Gustav Heinemann

Quotes

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.

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.

- Gustav Heinemann

Beyond peace, there is no longer any existence possible.

Beyond peace, there is no longer any existence possible.

- Gustav Heinemann

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

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

- Gustav Heinemann

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

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

- Gustav Heinemann

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.

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.

- Gustav Heinemann

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

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

- Gustav Heinemann

Ladies and gentlemen, I take office at a time in which the world is living in extreme contradictions.

Ladies and gentlemen, I take office at a time in which the world is living in extreme contradictions.

- Gustav Heinemann

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.

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.

- Gustav Heinemann

The first thing I see is the obligation to serve peace.

The first thing I see is the obligation to serve peace.

- Gustav Heinemann

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