Stephen Kinzer - Every nation, like every individual, would like to believe it owes 'no apology&...

Stephen Kinzer Zitate

Every nation, like every individual, would like to believe it owes 'no apology' to anyone. Adults realise, however, that few among us are purely innocent or utterly blameless.

Stephen Kinzer

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Jede Nation möchte wie jeder Einzelne glauben, dass sie niemandem "keine Entschuldigung" schuldet. Erwachsene erkennen jedoch, dass nur wenige von uns rein unschuldig oder völlig tadellos sind.

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