It seems to me that the fact that I am a woman is a bigger issue than the fact that I'm from the East. For me it isn't really important. I've only ever known myself as a woman.
Angela Merkel - Woman - Inspirational

Everyone wants a more simple tax system. But if this means that certain tax breaks have to be cut, people are no longer so enthusiastic.
Angela Merkel - Tax - Money

The question is not whether we are able to change but whether we are changing fast enough.
Angela Merkel - Questions - Change

Whoever decides to dedicate their life to politics knows that earning money isn't the top priority.
Angela Merkel - Money - Life - Priorities - Earnings - Politicians

If you want to be constructive in politics, the less you look back, the better. If you do look back, then it can only be to learn for yourself through the events that have taken place.
Angela Merkel - Politicians - Learning

We must never forget our responsibilities as politicians to our country and its citizens. We must always remain humble before our people.
Angela Merkel - Politicians - Responsibility - People

To be serious, if we were only interested in earning big money then a politician would have to go and work in industry.
Angela Merkel - Money - Earnings - Politicians - Jobs

I don't believe you are simply born with the ambition of becoming chancellor. But if you want to make a difference, if you enjoy putting ideas into practice, then the post of chancellor has to be the one presenting the biggest opportunity of all.
Angela Merkel - Change - Politicians - Ambition - Ideas - Enjoyment - Opportunity