Ernst Junger Quotes


I came to realize that one single human being, comprehended in his depth, who gives generously from the treasures of his heart, bestows on us more riches than Caesar or Alexander could ever conquer. Here is our kingdom, the best of monarchies, the best republic. Here is our garden, our happiness.


Citations

Jünger, Ernst. A German Officer in Occupied Paris: The War Journals, 1941-1945. Translated by Thomas S. Hansen and Abby J. Hansen, Columbia UP, 2019.

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Ernst Junger
Ernst Junger
  • Born: March 29, 1895
  • Died: February 17, 1998
  • Nationality: German
  • Profession: Writer

Ernst Jünger was a philosopher, a highly decorated Imperial German soldier, author, and entomologist who became publicly known for his World War I memoir Storm of Steel.