I want war. To me all means will be right. My motto is not 'Don't, whatever you do, annoy the enemy.' My motto is 'Destroy him by all and any means.' I am the one who will wage the war!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hitler explicitly states his desire for war and willingness to use any means to destroy the enemy. He rejects caution in favor of total destruction.
- In plain terms
- He wants war and will use any method to destroy the enemy.
- What can you take from it?
- He prioritizes destruction over diplomacy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do leaders frame war?
- What drives total aggression?
Another view
This declaration shows a refusal to consider peaceful alternatives.
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