Friedrich Durrenmatt

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

So then learn to conquer your fear. This is the only art we have to master nowadays: to look at things without fear, and to fearlessly do right.

Power is paradoxical.

Religion and political expediency go beautifully hand in hand.

Someone who is about to die does not mourn the dead.

When death has you by the throat, you don't mince words.

It is inhuman to continue a war which could easily be ended.

The world is bad but not without hope. It is only hopeless when you look at it from an ideal viewpoint.