Gustav Heinemann

Politician

1899-07-23

Quotes by Gustav Heinemann

• Therefore it does not help to sneer at the imperfection of today's reality or to preach absolutes as a daily agenda.

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• 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.

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

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• Ladies and gentlemen, on the occasion of my election I received many letters from people representing all segments of the population and all professions, especially from the younger generation, linking my inauguration with great - far too great - expectations.

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