Manfred von Richthofen quotes

It is a pity that my collection of trophies contains not a single Russian. (Manfred von Richthofen)
Everything depends on whether we have for opponents those French tricksters or those daring rascals, the English. I prefer the English. Frequently their daring can only be described as stupidity. In their eyes it may be pluck and daring. View quote
Manfred von Richthofen
I have had an experience which might perhaps be described as being shot down. At the same time, I call shot down only when one falls down. Today I got into trouble but I escaped with a whole skin. View quote
Manfred von Richthofen
In the heat of the Russian summer a sleeping car is the most horrible instrument of martyrdom imaginable. View quote
Manfred von Richthofen
It is better that one's customers come to one's shop than to have to look for them abroad. View quote
Manfred von Richthofen
I never was good at learning things. I did just enough work to pass. In my opinion it would have been wrong to do more than was just sufficient, so I worked as little as possible. View quote
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I honored the fallen enemy by placing a stone on his beautiful grave. View quote
Manfred von Richthofen
My dear Excellency! I have not gone to war to collect cheese and eggs, but for another purpose. View quote
Manfred von Richthofen
As a little boy of eleven I entered the Cadet Corps. I was not particularly eager to become a Cadet, but my father wished it. So my wishes were not consulted. View quote
Manfred von Richthofen
Of course no one thought of anything except of attacking the enemy. It lies in the instinct of every German to rush at the enemy wherever he meets him, particularly if he meets hostile cavalry. View quote
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The English had hit upon a splendid joke. They intended to catch me or to bring me down. (Manfred von Richthofen)
Of course, with the increasing number of aeroplanes one gains increased opportunities for shooting down one's enemies, but at the same time, the possibility of being shot down one's self increases. View quote
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One can become enthusiastic over anything. For a time I was delighted with bomb throwing. It gave me a tremendous pleasure to bomb those fellows from above. View quote
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