Gustav Heinemann

Insecurity and resignation mingle with the hope for a better order. ↗

— Gustav Heinemann

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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

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Beyond peace, there is no longer any existence possible. ↗

— Gustav Heinemann

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Disarmament requires trust. ↗

— Gustav Heinemann

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

— Gustav Heinemann

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I appeal to the responsibility of the blocs and the major powers, not to seek security in the arms race, but rather in a meeting for joint disarmament and arms limitations. ↗

— Gustav Heinemann

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

— Gustav Heinemann

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

— Gustav Heinemann

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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

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

— Gustav Heinemann

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