Golo Mann quotes

Golo Mann was a German historian, essayist, and writer, recognized for his works on modern European history. His analyses offered deep insights into Germany’s political and intellectual development in the twentieth century. He became renowned for his balanced and nuanced historical narratives. Here are 3 of his quotes:

Man is always more than he can know of himself; consequently, his accomplishments, time and again, will come as a surprise to him.

Golo Mann

We cannot have another world war. War is the wrong word. We should ban the term ‘World War III' and say instead apocalypse or holocaust.

Golo Mann