I fear that not till this generation has passed away will the German people become once more the upright, true-hearted, incorruptible idealists they were, who, at every turning-point of their history, were ready to bleed to death for freedom of opinion, and other purely spiritual advantages.

I take a very black view of things perhaps.

If only the harm done is not permanent, if only Germany retains sufficient virile strength to throw off the poison instilled into her veins and recover her former health!" In his excitement he had risen, and was pacing the room like an angry lion in a cage.

Wilhelm did not like to interrupt the stream of words, which seemed to be forced from him by some powerful inward pressure.
Now he said: "I can well understand your point of view.

You emigrated in '48, and kept your democratic ideas fresh in your heart.