Carl von Ossietzky Professions : Peace activist Born : October 3, 1889 Died : May 4, 1938 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Carl von Ossietzky We cannot look to the conscience of the world when our own conscience is asleep. Carl von Ossietzky conscience looks world The hellish instruments of war must be smoked out while there is still peace. The Trade Union Movement must be compelled not to allow their old resolutions to fade in the files. Carl von Ossietzky unions movement war Similar Authors Chan Khong peace-activist Leymah Gbowee peace-activist Michael N. Nagler peace-activist Philip Berrigan peace-activist Toyohiko Kagawa peace-activist Uri Avnery peace-activist All Authors