Help yourself, then God will also help you! The German people was created by Providence, not in order to obey a law which suits Englishmen or Frenchmen, but to stand up for its vital right. That is what we are there for!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims help comes from acting first and that the German people have a unique vital right.
- In plain terms
- Help yourself and you will get help; Germans are made to fight for their rights.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-reliance and national destiny justify standing up for one's rights.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do nations have unique rights?
- How does self-reliance affect society?
Another view
This view prioritizes national rights over international cooperation or shared human rights.
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