I never underestimated myself. And I never saw anything wrong with ambition. 
Greece wishes to be part of the eurozone, but it must, of course, go through with the necessary reforms to make this happen. 
We must never forget our responsibilities as politicians to our country and its citizens. We must always remain humble before our people. 
I always used the free room that the G.D.R. allowed me ... There was no shadow over my childhood. 
IT companies in Bangalore are a reliable engine of development for India. 
The willingness to learn new skills is very high. 
We know that our life of freedom is stronger than terror. 
For me, personally, marriage is a man and a woman living together. 
Democracy must be our answer to terrorism 
We work well together with the United Kingdom - particularly, perhaps, when we talk about new rules for the European Union. 
There's a rumour going around that states cannot go bankrupt. This rumour is not true. 
It is nonsense to say that Germans are unable to change. 
I might bend, but I will NEVER break because it's in my nature as a strong woman. 
I personally hope and wish that Britain will stay part and parcel of the European Union. 
Former president Wulff said Islam belongs to Germany. That is true. I also hold this opinion. 
We will be very persistent when it comes to enforcing freedom, justice, and self-determination on the European continent. 
This inclination to hoard is deeply ingrained in me because in the past, in times of scarcity, you took what you could get. 
Let me say this on a personal note. Without the United States of America, I would in all probably not be able to stand here before you today. 
And I think that a woman as chancellor can also serve as a good example,. 
This multicultural approach, saying that we simply live side by side and live happily with each other has failed. Utterly failed. 
If you wish to have free access to the single market, then you have to accept the fundamental rights as well as obligation that come from it. 
We need a really credible perspective toward long-term de-carbonization. 
Hatred, racism, and extremism have no place in this country. 
Controversial disputes are a part of democratic culture. 
Germany wants peaceful coexistence of Muslims and members of other religions. 
The substance of the constitution is preserved. That is a fact. 
Freedom does not mean being free of something, but to be free to do something. 
We have shared responsibility for global climate; we have to reduce climate change below 2 degrees Celsius. 
Ladies, it is not your education, status or personality that has brought you here but the elegance of God which was still and still working upon you. 
Above all it is important to point out that we can only maintain our prosperity in Europe if we belong to the most innovative regions in the world. 
Sometimes I can't stop myself from buying things just because I see them - even when I don't really need them. 
Industrialised countries must take the responsibility of helping poorer countries in the climate change action plan. 
The majority of decisions in Europe are done by unanimity. That's why it is important to be to have good relations with all parts. 
At German unification, we were lucky to get so much help from West Germany. Now, we have the good fortune of being able to help each other in Europe. 
I am for registered civil partnerships. 
This (multicultural) approach has failed, utterly failed, 
I believe that we will move forward a little tomorrow but I have my doubts that we will achieve a result. 
I believe those that produce the least emissions in autos will also be those who have the greatest success worldwide. 
For 10 years, I have fought passionately for climate protection. 
Global climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity in the twenty-first century. 
I think that the EU with the Lisbon agenda has put the right emphasis on growth and employment. 
Everyone wants a more simple tax system. But if this means that certain tax breaks have to be cut, people are no longer so enthusiastic. 
We need trust among allies and partners. Such trust now has to be built anew. 
As politicians we have to react to the fact that many people do not feel that they can relate to the EU. 
Don't get bogged down by life and other people's problems or hang ups. 
Very early, it became clear to me that East Germany could not function. 
I chose to pursue a career in physics because there the truth isn't so easily bent. 
Multiculturalism leads to parallel societies and therefore remains a 'life lie.' 
The only thing the East German system taught us was that we should never do it that way again. 
When it comes to human dignity, we cannot make compromises. 
The euro is our common fate, and Europe is our common future. 
The question is not whether we are able to change but whether we are changing fats enough. 
Today's Russia is not to be compared with the Soviet Union of back then. 
We abide by our responsibility as Germany for the Shoah. 
There is anything but an assurance of success, I have to be very clear about that. 
The goal of our actions is and will remain a sovereign and territorially intact Ukraine that can decide its own future. 
You can much better have an influence on the debate when you sit at the bargaining table and you can give input. 
Islam is part of Germany. 
Budget consolidation and economic growth are two sides of the same coin. 
The way I lived my life, I truly wasn't an active resistance fighter. 
I think it has been a tremendous feat on the part of East Germans since 1990 to adapt to everything changing. 
We have freedom to demonstrate in Germany, but there is no place for incitement and insulting people who come to us from other countries. 
The West was a wonderful world to me. I decided then that if this is the way they did things, then I wanted to be part of it. 
I think we can say our energy system will be the most efficient and environmentally friendly in the world. 
If the euro fails, Europe fails. 
Always be more than you appear and never appear to be more than you are. 
The digital world creates situation where there are no secrets anymore. 
I'm someone who is very supportive of us eliminating all discrimination. 