All of us, whether guilty or not, whether old or young, must accept the past. It is not a case of coming to terms with the past. That is not possible…

- Richard Von Weizsaecker

We could be happy if the air was as pure as beer.

- Richard Von Weizsaecker

Every generation is confronted anew with the task not to look the other way when injustice occurs. ... Everyone is responsible for what he does and c…

- Richard Von Weizsaecker

Whoever refuses to remember the inhumanity is prone to new risks of infection.

- Richard Von Weizsaecker

Democracy feeds on argument, on the discussion as to the right way forward. This is the reason why respecting the opinion of others belongs to democr…

- Richard Von Weizsaecker

There were many ways of not burdening one's conscience, of shunning responsibility, looking away, keeping mum. When the unspeakable truth of the Holo…

- Richard Von Weizsaecker

Seeking to forget makes exile all the longer; the secret of redemption lies in remembrance.

- Richard Von Weizsaecker