Wolfgang Thierse Professions : German Politician Born : October 22, 1943 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Wolfgang Thierse Democracy is our most valuable possession. Upholding it is our duty and our responsibility. This means a continuous, decisive and self-confident argument; it means effort and endeavor to reach compromise and long-lasting consensus. These form the cornerstones of the only form of political system that can guarantee freedom. Wolfgang Thierse responsibility self mean Similar Authors Andre Brie german-politician August Bebel german-politician Heinrich August Winkler german-politician Claudia Roth german-politician Gustav Stresemann german-politician Gustav Radbruch german-politician All Authors