The best Quotes by Helmut Schmidt

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The best Quotes by 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 the chancellor of West Germany from 1974 to 1982.

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That's the misery: Stupid people are so confident, the wise ones full of doubt.

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Foolishness Intelligence Doubt

Libraries are the intellectual gas stations of the country.

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Asking for optimism from a 93-year-old is a bit too much.

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Quotes about Helmut Schmidt

When I was a boy, it never occurred to me that one day I might participate at the birthday of a German Chancellor. But that was before I knew that smoking four packs of cigarettes and consuming ten Coca-Colas a day guaranteed longevity.

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Who's the more foolish? The fool or the fool who follows him?

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The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence.

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Create your own path, hone your talent, be ready to show your talent, and don't doubt yourself.

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In all of the world's books in all libraries in the universe, I couldn't find the words to describe what I feel about you.

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If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.

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Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.

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Life Optimism Dancing Rain Positive Quotes

The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

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All grown-ups were once children... but only few of them remember it.

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I believe in Europe. I am convinced by Europe. Not only as a heritage from the past, but as hope and a vision for the future.

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It can be done this way, or that way. I prefer this way.

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My aim remains, if history approves, to unite our country.

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Power itself isn't good or bad.

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