"There is no such thing as eternal friendship or eternal hostility–-only eternal interests."

"Unfortunately Lutze allowed his wife and the family's friendship with Brauchitsch to manoeuvre him into excessive opposition to the SS. Everywhere he criticizes and grumbles. Everywhere he feels that …"

"Having a tradition is a great thing to work within, and maybe today is the only way to really land musically dramatic work."

"The emotional stress is a complex network of unusual strains inherent in the combat situation. The stress is derived from different sources, which again mutually reinforce each other."

"nationalism moderated by liberalism can serve other countries well. When it comes to the United States, however, we should recognize nationalism for what it really is: un-American."