Beyond peace, there is no longer any existence possible. Gustav Heinemann existencelongpeace Change image and share on social
War is not the quintessential emergency in which man has to prove himself, as my generation learned at its school desks in the days of the Kaiser; rather, peace is the emergency in which we all have to prove ourselves. Gustav Heinemann daydeskemergency share on social
The secret of big and revolutionary actions also consists in discovering the tiny step that is simultaneously a strategic step, insofar as it entails additional steps in the direction of a better reality. Gustav Heinemann actionadditionalbig share on social
Disarmament requires trust. Gustav Heinemann disarmamentrequiretrust Change image and share on social
Everywhere, authority and tradition have to justify themselves in the face of questions. Gustav Heinemann authorityfacejustify Change image and share on social
Ladies and gentlemen, I take office at a time in which the world is living in extreme contradictions. Gustav Heinemann contradictionextremegentleman Change image and share on social
Liberal democracy must finally become the vital element of our society. Gustav Heinemann democracyelementfinally Change image and share on social
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 commandcorrectearn Change image and share on social
