Talk:Konrad Adenauer

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Marriage Proposals?

Excuse me, but is the marriage proposals thing necessary or relevant?

Well, don't know if it is necessary, but it certainly gives a little colour to the article. Was he especially charismatic? Kevyn 08:29, 9 Jul 2004 (UTC)

From what I understand, not quite Kennedy-level, but yes. Rhymeless 08:47, 9 Jul 2004 (UTC)

Der Alte?

Suggestion for re-write: According to Wikipedia:List of encyclopedia topics/Biographies A, he was affectionately known as "der Alte." Might be good to mention that in the article. Kevyn 08:30, 9 Jul 2004 (UTC)

Agreed. From what I could tell from two years in Germany, he was almost universally known as the (the Old Man or the Old One).

Rlquall 22:55, 4 Nov 2004 (UTC)

Image problems

When I first saw this article, the image was enormous, and didn't even fit on the screen. I got rid of it, so if anyone wants to try and figure out what was going on and then fix it, that'd be good. SS451 21:08, May 15, 2005 (UTC)

Clarify ambiguity "close relations with France"

The word "close" has 2 meanings: 1 - to conclude, shut off. 2 - to approximate, become more closely connected. In the paragraph near the beginning of the article the meaning could be wrongly interpreted and needs to be clarified: "In the early years of the Federal Republic, he switched focus from denazification to recovery, and led his country to close relations with France, the United Kingdom, and the United States." I suggest: "In the early years of the Federal Republic, he switched focus from denazification to recovery, and led his country to improve connection with France, the United Kingdom, and the United States." Tonerightup (talk) 11:00, 29 December 2024 (UTC)

Quote?

I read a translated version of the following quote, but can't find anything to suggest that it actually originated from Adenauer:

At this point I see no reason for me to continue living when I spend every day despairing over my profound and seemingly incurable loneliness. For a while I had foolishly believed that the key to my happiness had been languishing around somewhere, and that if I persisted and worked hard enough I could find it. There is nothing left to live for, since all I do is whine and hope for a better tomorrow, but tomorrow is never happier. I have made great progress in the past few months with respect to my character, but of what importance is that when my character is [itself] of zero importance to anyone? I don't live for myself anymore, that would be a very boring life. Rather, I suspect, I live because I somehow still expect to one day come across someone with whom I can live in eternal bliss. I exchange nice words with many people, but these things never go beyond mere manners and customs. There is a growing hole within me, which soon enough I expect will have devoured my entire soul. At that point, I will have vanished from this earth. I'm getting old, and feel no closer to completing life as I had thought I would when I was young and full of dreams and hopes.

I'm pretty sure it's a fake quote, but if anyone has more information on it, please let me know. Szchalchsz (talk) 03:16, 22 May 2025 (UTC)