Quotes by Adenauer, Konrad




Konrad Adenauer (January 5, 1876 April 19, 1967) was a conservative German statesman. Although his political career spanned 60 years, beginning as early as 1906, he is most noted for his role as West Germany's first chancellor from 1949-1963 and chairman of the Christian Democratic Union from 1950 to 1966..

"A thick skin is a gift from God."

Adenauer, Konrad on determination
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"We all live under the same sky, but we don't all have the same horizon."

Adenauer, Konrad on humankind
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"The one sure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured."

Adenauer, Konrad on negotiation
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