Let them try me. I shall have plenty to say about the Allies. I have some very good friends among the Americans and English, and the French industrialists, too. I have done nothing of which I am ashamed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims moral innocence and notes relationships with leaders from Allied nations.
- In plain terms
- He says he is not ashamed and knows people on the other side.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal connections can be used to defend oneself.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can friendship across enemies prove innocence?
- How do you defend your reputation?
Another view
This is a self-serving statement made under pressure.
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