Power is paradoxical.

- Friedrich Durrenmatt

It is inhuman to continue a war which could easily be ended.

- Friedrich Durrenmatt

We do not consider patriotism desirable if it contradicts civilized behavior.

- Friedrich Durrenmatt

The world is bad but not without hope. It is only hopeless when you look at it from an ideal viewpoint.

- Friedrich Durrenmatt

When death has you by the throat, you don't mince words.

- Friedrich Durrenmatt

Someone who is about to die does not mourn the dead.

- Friedrich Durrenmatt

Religion and political expediency go beautifully hand in hand.

- Friedrich Durrenmatt

So then learn to conquer your fear. This is the only art we have to master nowadays: to look at things without fear, and to fearlessly do right.

- Friedrich Durrenmatt