The Germans always had difficulties with their identity. Either it was too much and too loud, or it was hidden and too subservient. The French always had a healthy self-confidence. When they spoke of a 'grande nation' it was not dangerous. De Gaulle could say on Martinique: 'Behind me is the ocean. In front of me is France'.


(1986) 'Structures are no longer valid', in "Ein Gespräch..."

Anselm Kiefer Quotes

The Germans always had difficulties with their identity. Either it was too much and too loud, or it was hidden and too subservient. The French always ...

The Germans always had difficulties with their identity. Either it was too much and too loud, or it was hidden and too subservient. The French always ...

The Germans always had difficulties with their identity. Either it was too much and too loud, or it was hidden and too subservient. The French always ...

The Germans always had difficulties with their identity. Either it was too much and too loud, or it was hidden and too subservient. The French always ...