The point of conservatism is not that it prevents movement forward and upward, but that it prevents movement backward and downward, into chaotic darkness and a return to a primitive state.
AwardsGrand Cross Of The Legion Of Honour; 'Verschlossene Auster' Award; Medal Of Merit Of The National People's Army; Order Of Honour; Confucius Peace Prize; Order Of The Badge Of Honour; ; Time Person Of The Year;