My most profound confidence is however based upon the fact that at the head of Germany there stands a man by his entire development, his desires, and striving can only have been destined by fate to lead our people into a brighter future.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses deep confidence that Hitler was destined by fate to lead Germany to a brighter future.
- In plain terms
- Hitler was destined by fate to lead Germany.
- What can you take from it?
- Attributing leadership to fate.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can fate justify political decisions?
- How do followers rationalize leaders?
Another view
Attributing crimes to fate avoids responsibility.
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