First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for the opposition, and I did not speak out—
Because I had no party.
Then they came for the journalists, I kept quiet--
Because I was not a journalist.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
Because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for the opposition, and I did not speak out—
Because I had no party.
Then they came for the journalists, I kept quiet--
Because I was not a journalist.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.