German - Statesman | January 5, 1876 - April 19, 1967
In view of the fact that God limited the intelligence of man, it seems unfair that He did not also limit his stupidity.
Konrad Adenauer
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All parts of the human body get tired eventually - except the tongue.
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An infallible method of conciliating a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.
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History is the sum total of things that could have been avoided.
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Only the stupidest calves choose their own butcher.
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The art of politics consists in knowing precisely when it is necessary to hit an opponent slightly below the belt.
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A thick skin is a gift from God.
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Kennedy cooked the soup that Johnson had to eat.
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The rare case where the conquered is very satisfied with the conqueror.
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