My Catholic subjects can rely on my Imperial protection, wherever and whenever they may stand in need of it. - Wilhelm II

Sculpture has still for the most part remained untouched by the so-called modern tendencies and movements. It still stands there, noble and sublime.

Under the much-used word freedom, and under its banner, artists often degenerate into monstrosity and exaggeration and conceit.

A Jew cannot be a true patriot. He is something different, like a bad insect. He must be kept apart, out of a place where he can do mischief – even by pogroms, if necessary. The Jews are responsible for Bolshevism in Russia, and Germany too. I was far too indulgent with them during my reign, and I bitterly regret the favors I showed the prominent Jewish bankers.