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There is, then, no danger in the circumstances that anti-semitism will disappear, for it is the Jews themselves who add fuel to its flames and see that it is kept well stoked. Before the opposition to it can disappear, the malady itself must disappear. And from that point of view, you can rely on the Jews: as long as they survive, anti-semitism will never fade. (13th February 1945)

Adolf Hitler#136

AntisemitismConspiracyHatredBlamePrejudiceJustification

About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker claims antisemitism persists because Jews keep it alive.
In plain terms
Antisemitism will not fade until Jews are gone.
What can you take from it?
Antisemitism depends on the existence of Jews.

Where it applies

  • ideological defense
  • propaganda
  • political rhetoric

Putting it to work

  • justifying prejudice
  • deflecting blame
  • ideological reinforcement

Questions to consider

  • Who fuels hatred?
  • Why does prejudice persist?

Another view

It places blame on victims for the prejudice against them.

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