Konrad Adenauer

"A thick skin is a gift from God."

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

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

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

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