"Romulus: It is much more difficult to be loyal to a human being than to remain loyal to a state. Rea: It's my country…"

"Eine Geschichte ist dann zu Ende gedacht, wenn sie ihre schlimmstmögliche Wendung genommen hat."

"Rea: My country, above all. Romulus: You see, you've been reading too many tragedies lately. Rea: But shouldn't one l…"

"We do not consider patriotism desirable if it contradicts civilized behavior."

"That there is also freedom in captivity, only a prisoner can claim. Coming from a prison guard, this statement would …"

"Who sows fear, reaps weapons."

"Freedom and justice are complementary concepts; freedom is no more feasible without justice than justice is possible …"

"The only remedy against hunger is reasonable birth control."

"A major power can afford a military debacle only when it looks like a political victory."

"The worst possible turn cannot be predicted. It occurs by chance."