Quotes from Theodor Haecker

When men no longer have the least fear of saying something untrue, they very soon have no fear whatsoever of doing something unjust.

The essence of modern dictatorship is the combination of one-dimensional, flat thinking with power and terror.

A curse on every wish that blurs the sight, paralyzes the tongue, cramps the hand, and prevents the truth being seen, said, and written.

All beauty of this world is wet with the dew of tears.