Angela Merkel

German Chancellor

Contemporary influential 163 sayings

Sayings by Angela Merkel

I'm not a morning person, but I get up early anyway.

2017 — Interview with a German newspaper
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I don't have a secret to my success. I just work hard.

2013 — Press conference
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I like to go hiking. It clears my head.

2008 — Interview with a German outdoor magazine
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I'm not a very emotional person. But I can be.

2021 — Reported in a biography by Ralph Bollmann
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I don't believe in miracles. I believe in facts.

2011 — Speech at a scientific conference
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I like to drink white wine. Especially from the Mosel region.

2015 — Interview with a German wine magazine
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I'm not a fashion icon. I just wear what I like.

2010 — Interview with a German fashion magazine
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I don't have a favorite movie. I watch what's on TV.

2007 — Interview with a German entertainment magazine
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I'm not a very good cook. But I try my best.

2006 — Reported by a journalist who visited her home
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I don't like to be in the spotlight. But it's part of my job.

2014 — Interview with a German newspaper
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I'm not a fan of social media. I prefer personal contact.

2016 — Interview with a German tech magazine
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I don't have a favorite book. I read everything.

2009 — Interview with a German literary magazine
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I'm not a very emotional speaker. I try to be factual.

2012 — Reported by a speech coach who worked with her
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I don't believe in coincidences. I believe in hard work and preparation.

2017 — Speech at a graduation ceremony
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I like to listen to classical music. Especially Beethoven.

2010 — Interview with a German classical music magazine
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I'm not a very good swimmer. But I like to be in the water.

2008 — Interview with a German sports magazine
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I don't have a favorite vacation spot. I like to explore new places.

2013 — Interview with a German travel magazine
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I'm not a very good driver. But I have a driver.

2007 — Reported by a journalist who observed her in a car
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I don't believe in quick decisions. I believe in thorough analysis.

2015 — Speech at an economic forum
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The euro is not just a currency. It is the political expression of Europe. And if the euro fails, then Europe fails.

2010 — Speech to the Bundestag
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