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The Jew can take the credit for having corrupted the Graeco-Roman world. Previously words were used to express thoughts; he used words to invent the art of disguising thoughts. Lies are his strength, his weapon in the struggle. The Jew is said to be gifted. His only gift is that of juggling with other people's property and swindling each and everyone. Suppose I find by chance a picture that I believe to be a Titian. I tell the owner what I think of it, and I offer him a price. In a similar case, the Jew begins by declaring that the picture is valueless, he buys it for a song and sells it at a profit of 5000 per cent. To persuade people that a thing which has value, has none, and vice versa-that's not a sign of intelligence. They can't even overcome the smallest economic crisis!

Adolf Hitler#116

AntisemitismPropagandaDeceptionPrejudiceEconomy

About this quote

What does it mean?
The quote claims Jews corrupted Graeco-Roman culture by using words to disguise thoughts rather than express them. It portrays Jews as skilled liars and swindlers who manipulate value for profit.
In plain terms
It accuses Jews of deceiving people and manipulating value for selfish gain.
What can you take from it?
Beware of those who misrepresent value to exploit others.

Where it applies

  • historical analysis
  • political rhetoric
  • bias detection

Putting it to work

  • critique of propaganda
  • historical study

Questions to consider

  • How do stereotypes distort economic perceptions?
  • What role does propaganda play in blaming minorities?

Another view

The claims are factually false and constitute hate speech.

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