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We want honestly to earn the resurrection of our people through our industry, our perseverance, our will. We ask not of the Almighty 'Lord, make us free'!-we want to be active, to work, to agree together as brothers, to strive in rivalry with one another to bring about the hour when we can come before Him and when we may ask of Him: 'Lord, Thou seest that we have transformed ourselves, the German people is not longer the people of dishonour, of shame, of war within itself, of faintheartedness and little faith: no, Lord, the German people has become strong again in spirit, strong in will, strong in endurance, strong to bear all sacrifices.' 'Lord, we will not let Thee go: bless now our fight for our freedom; the fight we wage for our German people and Fatherland.' ** speech, May Day 1933

Adolf Hitler#27

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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker calls for national resurrection through hard work and unity rather than asking for divine intervention.
In plain terms
We must work hard and unite to rebuild our people instead of asking God.
What can you take from it?
Achieve freedom through action and unity.

Where it applies

  • national rebuilding
  • labor movement
  • spiritual reflection

Putting it to work

  • organize labor
  • promote unity
  • focus on action

Questions to consider

  • Can freedom be earned through work?
  • What defines national strength?

Another view

It downplays the role of faith in seeking freedom.

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