Quote by Gertrude Stein
I know what Germans are. They are a funny people. They are always choosing someone to lead them in a direction which they do not want to go.

Summary
This quote suggests that Germans have a tendency to elect leaders who guide them towards goals or decisions they don't actually desire or support. It characterizes Germans as a "funny" people, possibly implying a sense of irony or confusion in their political choices. The quote implies that the collective decision-making or political process in Germany involves a disconnect between elected leaders and the desires of the general population.