Walther Rathenau:
(Berlin, 29 September 1867 – there, 24 June 1922).
German industrialist, politician, publicist and writer. Briefly served as foreign minister in 1922, before being assassinated by supporters of the extreme right.
It may be said that half the labor of the civilized world is devoted to the production of rubbish, and that half of its income is used to pay for it.
In Germany, patriotism chose the aggressive form. Love of the homeland was clothed in hatred of the foreign.
