Gustav Stresemann Quotes

German - Politician | May 10, 1878 - October 3, 1929

Nothing is more misleading to the youth of a nation than to state the outcome immediately after the beginning as if nothing could have taken place in between.

Gustav Stresemann

BeginningYouthPlaceNothingMore

The concept of active cooperation has taken the place of opposition to the new form of government and of dreamy resignation entranced with the beauty of times past.

Gustav Stresemann

BeautyPastGovernmentPlaceNew

The history of nations shows that words are not always immediately followed by action.

Gustav Stresemann

HistoryWordsActionAlwaysNations

This old Germany was partly defeated in its conflict with the progressive ideas of socialism, for it had given the people nothing that could serve as a successful alternative to socialism.

Gustav Stresemann

PeopleIdeasConflictSocialismOld

To contrast national solidarity and international cooperation as two opposites seems foolish to me.

Gustav Stresemann

MeCooperationSolidarityContrast

To walk behind others on a road you are traveling together, to give precedence to others without envy - this is painful for an individual and painful for a nation.

Gustav Stresemann

WalkTogetherRoadYouEnvyOthers

Voices were heard from the United States of America which made it clear that America wanted a peaceful and united Europe as a basis for mutual cooperation.

Gustav Stresemann

AmericaPeacefulCooperationEurope

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