In the basic questions, one have to be naive. And I think t… - Helmut Schmidt

" "
In the basic questions, one have to be naive. And I think that the problems of the world and of humanity cannot be solved without idealism. However, I also believe that one should be realistic and pragmatic at the same time.

Helmut Schmidt

Sources available for members. Sign up free to see where this quote comes from

English

Collect this quote

About Helmut Schmidt

Helmut Heinrich Waldemar Schmidt (23 December 1918 – 10 November 2015) was a German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), who served as Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) from 1974 to 1982.

Also Known As

Alternative Names: H. Schmidt • Schmidt, Helmut Heinrich Waldemar • Helmut Heinrich Waldemar Schmidt

All quotes from Helmut Schmidt Similar Quotes by other Originators

Originators like Helmut Schmidt:

Aneurin Bevan Henry Kissinger William F. Buckley Jr. Curtis Yarvin Otto von Bismarck

Additional quotes by Helmut Schmidt

I think that the idea that a modern society would be able to establish itself as a multicultural society, with as many cultural groups as possible is absurd. One cannot make out of Germany with at least a thousand years of history since Otto I subsequently make a crucible.

The rule of law does not have to win, it does not have to lose, but it has to exist!

If you look closely, you'll see that the political journalists actually more belong to the political class and less to journalism.

In the basic questions, one have to be naive. And I think that the problems of the world and of humanity cannot be solved without idealism. However, … - Helmut Schmidt

About Helmut Schmidt

Also Known As

Advanced Search Filters

Additional quotes by Helmut Schmidt

Enhance Your Quote Experience