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I have always said that if Great Britain were defeated in war I hoped we should find a Hitler to lead us back to our rightful position among the nations. I am sorry, however, that he has not been mellowed by the great success that has attended him. The whole world would rejoice to see the Hitler of peace and tolerance, and nothing would adorn his name in world history so much as acts of magnanimity and of mercy and of pity to the forlorn and friendless, to the weak and poor. ... Let this great man search his own heart and conscience before he accuses anyone of being a warmonger.

Adolf Hitler#185

Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.

LeadershipPeaceMercyReflection

About this quote

What does it mean?
This is a quote attributed to Hitler but appears to be from an external source critiquing him. It hopes for a tolerant leader and urges self-reflection on warmongering.
In plain terms
Someone hopes for a peaceful Hitler and tells him to reflect on his actions.
What can you take from it?
Leaders are urged to consider mercy and peace.

Where it applies

  • political criticism
  • calls for peace

Putting it to work

  • evaluate leaders on mercy and peace

Questions to consider

  • What qualities make a leader acceptable to the world?
  • How do leaders show mercy?

Another view

The attribution seems incorrect or mislabeled in the source data.

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