Swiss German Dialects

Famous quotes containing the words swiss and/or german:

    “You know there’s only two things more beautiful than a good gun—a Swiss watch or a woman from anywhere.”
    —Borden Chase [Frank Fowler] (1900–1971)

    “Many of our German friends before the war would come as our guest to hunt wild pig. I refused to invite Goering. I could not tolerate his killing a wild pig— seemed too much like brother against brother.”
    —Joseph L. Mankiewicz, U.S. director, screenwriter. Joseph L. Mankiewicz. Countess (Danielle Darrieux)