8 Quotes & Sayings By Konrad Adenauer

Konrad Adenauer (May 27, 1876 – June 1, 1963) was a German statesman who served as the first Chancellor of Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) from 1949 to 1963. He led the country through the aftermath of World War II and was instrumental in formulating West Germany's economic and political institutions. He was previously Prime Minister of Bavaria (1932–1938), as well as minister president (head of government) of both Bavaria (1923–1932) and Prussia (1933–1938). Adenauer became the first leader of the Christian Democratic Union, which later became known as the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union, a conservative party that governed West Germany from 1949 to 1994. His efforts to build a liberal internationalist agenda for West Germany played a major role in the establishment of NATO Read more

The "Konrad Adenauer Stiftung" is named after him.

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I haven't asked you to make me young again. All I want is to go on getting older. Konrad Adenauer
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We all live under the same sky but we don't all have the same horizon. Konrad Adenauer
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The good Lord set definite limits on man's wisdom but set no limits on his stupidity - and that's just not fair. Konrad Adenauer
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A thick skin is a gift from God. Konrad Adenauer
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In view of the fact that God limited the intelligence of man, it seems unfair that He did not also limit his stupidity. Konrad Adenauer
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History is the sum total of things that could have been avoided. Konrad Adenauer
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The art of politics consists in knowing precisely when it is necessary to hit an opponent slightly below the belt. Konrad Adenauer