Wilhelm II, German Emperor on Veterans Day
1859–1941 Germany
← All quotes by Wilhelm II, German Emperor
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I am opposed to war; but war can only be avoided by exerting to the utmost the defensive forces of the State.
Must stay there and also foment war and revolt against England. Doesn't he yet know of the intended alliance, under which he is to be Commander in Chief?!
England, France, and Russia have conspired...to wage a war of annihilation against us.
Agreed, reject...This is the end of negotiations with America, once and for all! If Wilson wants war, let him provoke it and then have it.
I see that we must strike a balance. We have nearly reached the limit of our powers of resistance. The war must be ended.
The shotgun is the most immoral and reprehensible weapon to ever be deployed. We fight this war with the hopes of vanquishing these weapons from the continent.
The war has ended - quite differently, indeed, from how we expected. Our politicians have failed us miserably.
Germany's greatness makes it impossible for her to do without the ocean, but the ocean also proves that even in the distance, and on its farther side, without Germany and the German Emperor, no great decision dare henceforth be taken.