Walter Redlich Quotes in Nirgendwo in Afrika (2001)

[Discussing that Walter wants to go back to Germany]

Walter Redlich: It's not that I don't like the English, it's more... That they don't like me.

Colonel: Well, they don't like me either! I'm Scottish.

Walter Redlich: I'm proud to be an idealist because it shows that I believe in mankind. That may sound naive but every other belief will lead to destruction.

Walter Redlich: Everything I love is on this bed.

Jettel Redlich: Do you love me?

Walter Redlich: If you let me.

Walter Redlich: [petting a stray dog] We'll call him Rummler, like the Nazi chairman in Leobschutz. Everyday we can say Rummler, you bastard, and nobody will arrest us!

Jettel Redlich: Do you think people should stay together for their whole life?

Walter Redlich: I guess not. It's probably just some nonsense which our ancestors persuaded us to adopt.

Walter Redlich: This country saved our lives, but it isn't our country!