The Red Baron
A source page for quotes linked to Manfred von Richthofen.
“The important thing in aeroplanes is that they shall be speedy.”
“It is better that one's customers come to one's shop than to have to look for them abroad.”
“I honored the fallen enemy by placing a stone on his beautiful grave.”
“The quality of the box matters little. Success depends upon the man who sits in it.”
“Success flourishes only in perseverance ceaseless, restless perseverance.”
“If I should come out of this war alive, I will have more luck than brains.”
“It is a pity that my collection of trophies contains not a single Russian.”
“English had hit upon a splendid joke. The intended to catch me or to bring me down.”
“My dear Excellency! I have not gone to war to collect cheese and eggs, but for another purpose.”
“Find the enemy and shoot him down. Anything else is nonsense.”