"As a child during the Second World War, I saw in my own family how political distress can cause fear and suffering, and how precious human dignity and tolerance are. That is why I founded the Roland Berger Human Dignity Award.

Furthermore, I was fortunate enough to receive a good education. That is why I want my foundation to promote equal opportunity in education, thus broadening the societal channels that lead upward and onward, to the ultimate benefit of all members of society." (Prof. Dr. h.c. Roland Berger)