Famous quotes containing the words high, german and/or word:
“Crude men who feel themselves insulted tend to assess the degree of insult as high as possible, and talk about the offense in greatly exaggerated language, only so they can revel to their hearts content in the aroused feelings of hatred and revenge.”
—Friedrich Nietzsche (18441900)
“Many of our German friends before the war would come as our guest to hunt wild pig. I refused to invite Goering. I could not tolerate his killing a wild pig seemed too much like brother against brother.”
—Joseph L. Mankiewicz, U.S. director, screenwriter. Joseph L. Mankiewicz. Countess (Danielle Darrieux)
“You have no word for soldiers to enjoy
The feel of, as an apple, and to chew
With masculine satisfaction. Not good-by!
Come back!or careful! Look, and let him go.”
—Gwendolyn Brooks (b. 1917)