We want books that are written for those of us who doubt everything, who cry over the least little thing, who are startled by the slightest noise.

I don't believe for a minute that the proof of God's existence is achieved. My faith prohibits me from believing that the proof of God's existence can ever be adduced. My God is not an object for verification, He is a subject for love. My faith is not knowledge, it is acceptance. It is a matter not of calculation but of trust.

Crying is all right in its way while it lasts. But you have to stop sooner or later, and then you still have to decide what to do.

When in doubt or danger, run in circles, scream and shout.

When in doubt or danger, run in circles, scream and shout.

There's no doubt German firms are doing exceptionally well: order books are full to the brim and business confidence is at levels not seen since reunification. But they haven't started hiring yet. They know that in 2007 a very large fiscal tightening is envisaged, so this could be a short-lived rise in demand.