I've seldom had such a tough, callous ox to examine as this fellow Kaltenbrunner. A block of wood would be more sensitive. He's coarse, hard-bitten, probably only capable of thinking when he's drunk. Naturally, he'll be the right man for Hitler. I gave Himmler a report on all this, but he still seems to think he's the right man.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He describes Kaltenbrunner as unfeeling and coarse, suggesting he only thinks when drunk and is fit for Hitler.
- In plain terms
- He calls Kaltenbrunner hard and insensitive, noting he may only think when drunk, and is good for Hitler.
- What can you take from it?
- Harsh character assessments can reflect personal bias or political rivalry.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do personal feelings shape professional judgment?
- What defines a fit leader?
Another view
The description is highly subjective and relies on personal opinion.
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