>I agree, but I think it is more a testament to the people's character and ability to 'march on.' My experience in Germany was some time ago, but what I recall most are some of their common traits: obedience, patience, industriousness, strength, resilience, and even conceit. On a whole, they have stronger characters than Americans (or did anyway). Don't get me wrong, I think Americans stand up when necessary, but the strength of the German character was evident even in children when I was there. I admired them tremendously (other than the tendency of the German males to be a 'king' in their home :o)
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Ah, but don't you know,
"It’s good to be king and have your own world
It helps to make friends,
it’s good to meet girlsA sweet little queen who can’t run away
It’s good to be king, whatever it pays"
John Harvey
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