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01Undated

I haven't asked you to make me young again. All I want is to go on getting older.

Konrad Adenauer / quote

02Undated

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

Konrad Adenauer / quote

03Undated

The good Lord set definite limits on man's wisdom but set no limits on his stupidity - and that's just not fair.

Konrad Adenauer / quote

04Undated

A thick skin is a gift from God.

Konrad Adenauer / quote

05Undated

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

Konrad Adenauer / quote

06Undated

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

Konrad Adenauer / quote

07Undated

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

Konrad Adenauer / quote