Manfred von Richthofen quotes

Manfred von Richthofen was a German aviator and World War I fighter pilot famously known as the "Red Baron." His impressive record of aerial victories made him the most celebrated flying ace of the war. He inspired both awe and respect among allies and adversaries alike. Here are 13 of his quotes:

It is a pity that my collection of trophies contains not a single Russian. (Manfred von Richthofen)

Everything depends on whether we have for opponents those French tricksters or those daring rascals, the English. I prefer the English. Frequently their daring can only be described as stupidity. In their eyes it may be pluck and daring.

Manfred von Richthofen

I have had an experience which might perhaps be described as being shot down. At the same time, I call shot down only when one falls down. Today I got into trouble but I escaped with a whole skin.

Manfred von Richthofen

In the heat of the Russian summer a sleeping car is the most horrible instrument of martyrdom imaginable.

Manfred von Richthofen

It is better that one's customers come to one's shop than to have to look for them abroad.

Manfred von Richthofen

I never was good at learning things. I did just enough work to pass. In my opinion it would have been wrong to do more than was just sufficient, so I worked as little as possible.

Manfred von Richthofen

I honored the fallen enemy by placing a stone on his beautiful grave.

Manfred von Richthofen

My dear Excellency! I have not gone to war to collect cheese and eggs, but for another purpose.

Manfred von Richthofen

As a little boy of eleven I entered the Cadet Corps. I was not particularly eager to become a Cadet, but my father wished it. So my wishes were not consulted.

Manfred von Richthofen

Of course no one thought of anything except of attacking the enemy. It lies in the instinct of every German to rush at the enemy wherever he meets him, particularly if he meets hostile cavalry.

Manfred von Richthofen

The English had hit upon a splendid joke. They intended to catch me or to bring me down. (Manfred von Richthofen)

Of course, with the increasing number of aeroplanes one gains increased opportunities for shooting down one's enemies, but at the same time, the possibility of being shot down one's self increases.

Manfred von Richthofen

One can become enthusiastic over anything. For a time I was delighted with bomb throwing. It gave me a tremendous pleasure to bomb those fellows from above.

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Occupation: German Aviator
Born: May 2, 1892
Died: April 21, 1918
Quotes count: 13

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