The great men of a nation reach out to all mankind. They are unifying, not divisive; internationally conciliating and still great nationally. Gustav Stresemann conciliatedivisivegreat Change image and share on social
Mankind advances only through struggle. Gustav Stresemann advancemankindstruggle Change image and share on social
Just as the British subject loves England despite her faults, so we must insist that all Germans who were part of the old Germany and helped shape her, recognize the greatness and worthiness of present-day Germany. Gustav Stresemann britishdayengland share on social
If one seeks to analyze experiences and reactions to the first postwar years, I hope one may say without being accused of bias that it is easier for the victor than for the vanquished to advocate peace. Gustav Stresemann accuseadvocateanalyze share on social
A Shakespeare could have arisen only on English soil. In the same way, your great dramatists and poets express the nature and essence of the Norwegian people, but they also express that which is universally valid for all mankind. Gustav Stresemann arisedramatistenglish share on social
The history of nations shows that words are not always immediately followed by action. Gustav Stresemann actionhistoryimmediately Change image and share on social
No change in the balance of political parties can alter the general determination that no class should be excluded from contributing to and sharing responsibility for the state. Gustav Stresemann alterbalancechange Change image and share on social
For the victor peace means the preservation of the position of power which he has secured. For the vanquished it means resigning himself to the position left to him. Gustav Stresemann leavemeanpeace Change image and share on social
As a confirmed individualist I certainly do not wish to underrate the influence of the individual, for the masses do not lead the individual; rather, in the individual is vested the capacity to lead the masses. Gustav Stresemann capacityconfirmindividual share on social
Dante can be understood only within the context of Italian thought, and Faust would be unthinkable if divorced from its German background; but both are part of our common cultural heritage. Gustav Stresemann backgroundcommoncontext Change image and share on social
