The peoples of Islam will always be closer to us than, for example, France. (2nd April 1945)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker ranks Islam as closer to the German cause than France.
- In plain terms
- Islam is closer to us than France is.
- What can you take from it?
- Islam is considered a closer political ally than France.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines closeness?
- Is this strategic or genuine?
Another view
It reduces complex cultures to strategic utility.
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