Edith Hahn Beer Quotes

Even now, I have to smile when I think of this. I tell you, of all the things about Werner Vetter that appealed to me, this most of all warmed my heart: He had no respect for the truth in Nazi Germany.

Edith Hahn Beer

• Truth
• Respect
• Smile
• My Heart
• Nazi Germany

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• Even now, I have to smile when I think of this. I tell you, of all the things about Werner Vetter that appealed to me, this most of all warmed my heart: He had no respect for the truth in Nazi Germany.

  

  Edith Hahn Beer
  • Truth
  • Respect
  • Smile