First they arrested the Communists - but I was not a Communist, so I did nothing. Then they came for the Social Democrats - but was not a Social Democrat, so I did nothing. Then they arrested the trade unionists… — Martin Niemoller Copy Share Image
First they went after the Communists, and I did not stand up, because I was not a Communist. Then they went after the homosexuals and infirm, and I did not stand up, because I was neither. Then they went after… — Martin Niemoller Copy Share Image
If you can laugh at yourself, you are going to be fine. If you allow others to laugh with you, you will be great. — Martin Niemoller Copy Share Image
A man doesn't realize how much he can stand until he is put to the test. You can stand far more than you think… — Martin Niemoller Copy Share Image
One thing is clear, the president of North Vietnam is not a fanatic. He is a very strong and determined man, but capable of… — Martin Niemoller Copy Share Image
Then they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out - because I was not a socialist. — Martin Niemoller Copy Share Image
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out - because I was not a trade unionist. — Martin Niemoller Copy Share Image
What should we do? We have no wish to interrupt the destroyer's work of saving lives... But war is war and the people being… — Martin Niemoller Copy Share Image
For politicians truth and falsehood are unimportant. So I never could become a politician - not even a church politician. — Martin Niemoller Copy Share Image
First they came for the Jews, but I did nothing because I'm not a Jew. Then they came for the socialists, but I did… — Martin Niemoller Copy Share Image
I have never concealed the fact and said it before the court in 1938 that I came from an anti-Semitic past and tradition... I… — Martin Niemoller Copy Share Image
It took me a long time to understand that God is not the enemy of my enemies. God is not even the enemy of… — Martin Niemoller Copy Share Image
We had been frightened of atomic weapons since 1945. In those days I became convinced - and remain convinced now - that, after Hitler,… — Martin Niemoller Copy Share Image
Ask the first man you meet what he means by defending freedom, and he'll tell you privately he means defending the standard of living. — Martin Niemoller Copy Share Image
