Just as the British subject loves England despite her faults, so we must insist that all Germans who were part of the old Germany and helped shape her, recognize the greatness and worthiness of present-day Germany. ↗
After reaching your highest peak, descending the mountain may indeed seem to be the easy path. However, do not lose yourself, for the decline may tarnish or lessen both the memory and reality of that which you have already striven to achieve. ↗