Heinrich Heine, (1797-1856) German poet, journalist, essayist, literary critic Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-5] of 5 Heinrich Heine quotesHeinrich Heine QuotesHeinrich Heine Whenever they burn books they will also, in the end, burn human beings.~ Heinrich Heine Whenever they burn books they will also, in the end, burn human beings.~ Heinrich Heine Freedom is a new religion, the religion of our time.~ Heinrich Heine All special charters of freedom must be abrogated where the universal law of freedom is to flourish.~ Heinrich Heine The same fact that Boccaccio offers in support of religion might be adduced in behalf of a republic: "It exists in spite of its ministers." ~ Heinrich Heine Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print