He, as well as the diplomats in the Wilhelmstrasse, made use, with regard to the "war-weary Austria-Hungary," of such tactics as demonstrated a pronounced certainty of victory in order to strengthen our powers of resistance.
* * * * * The Archduke Friedrich deserves the greatest praise for having kept up the friendly relations between Vienna and Berlin.

It was not always easy to settle the delicate questions relating to the conduct of the war without giving offence.

The honest and straightforward nature of the Archduke and his ever friendly and modest behaviour saved many a difficult situation.
After our collapse and overthrow, and when the Imperial family could be abused with impunity, certain newspapers took a delight in covering the Archduke Friedrich with contumely.

It left him quite indifferent.
The Prince is a distinguished character, of faultless integrity and always ready to put down abuse.

He prevented many disasters, and it was not his fault if he did not succeed every time.
When I saw the Crown Prince Wilhelm again after several years, in the summer of 1917, I found him very tired of war and most anxious for peace.