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First they came for the Jews. I was silent. I was not a Jew. Then they came for the Communists. I was silent. I was not a Communist. Then they came for the trade unionists. I was silent. I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for me. There was no one left to speak for me.

Martin Niemöller (1892-1984) German theologian and pastor
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One of several versions attributed to him.

Added on 13-Apr-04 | Last updated 24-May-10
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Whoever wants peace must want to live together with their opponents. We have to risk trusting each other. There stop the arms race.

[Wer den Frieden will, muß mit dem Gegner gemeinsam leben wollen. Wir müssen vertrauen wagen. Darum Schluss mit dem Rüsten.]

Martin Niemöller (1892-1984) German theologian and pastor
1980s anti-war poster

Added on 13-Apr-04 | Last updated 2-May-11
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