We National Socialists, too, have deep in our hearts our own faith. We cannot do otherwise. No man can mould the history of peoples or of the world unless he has upon his will and his capacities the blessing of Providence.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asserts that National Socialists have their own faith and that historical change requires divine blessing on will and capacity.
- In plain terms
- National Socialists have faith; shaping history needs Providence’s blessing on your will.
- What can you take from it?
- Believe divine favor supports your historical mission.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does history require divine approval?
- Can faith justify political power?
Another view
Claims divine blessing for political aims are unverifiable.
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