Helmut Schmidt Quote: Why Politicians and Journalists Should Be Approached with Caution

„Politicians and journalists. These are both categories of people to be approached with the utmost caution: for both range from near-statesmen to near-criminals. And the average remains average.“

Helmut SchmidtHelmut Schmidt warns about politicians and journalists: from near-statesmen to near-criminals — stay vigilant.
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Helmut Schmidt was a German politician of the SPD and Chancellor from 1974 to 1982. He significantly shaped post-war German history.

A poignant quote reflecting the ambivalence and risk associated with politicians and journalists — a reminder to stay vigilant and critical.


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Helmut Schmidt (1918–2015) was a German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD). He served as Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany from 1974 to 1982 and was known for his pragmatic leadership during the terrorism crises of the 1970s and his deep expertise in economic and defense policy.

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