Rita Süssmuth’s politics stand for humanity and respect, for dignity and courage. As a minister she used these values to prevent inhumane decisions, fought against the powerful and revealed narrow-mindedness and prejudices - and in doing so, she never lost her faith in the capability of humans to remain humane. “Get up one more time than you fall down,” is her personal motto. Rita Süssmuth’s book is an appeal to the next generation not to leave their fate in the hands of imposters, megalomaniacs and cynics, but to make humanity possible because “this world is too beautiful to be left to madmen”.
From the contents:
1. Don’t forget where you come from 2. Look for the person, not his weaknesses 3. Be old-fashioned 4. Protect yourself from rat-catchers 5. Have no fear 6. If you are silent, you are agreeing 7. Go your own way
