So if depite that, Hitler prepared war, he perpetrated the greatest lie and betrayal in the world. This trial clearly shows that Hitler did just that. I have no hesitation to state very clearly that Hitler was a liar and a betrayer on a mammoth scale. Even without the death of the 5 million extermination camp victims, Hitler would still go down in history as the greatest villain that ever lived.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fritzsche asserts Hitler was a liar and betrayer regardless of the death toll.
- In plain terms
- Hitler was evil even without the death camps.
- What can you take from it?
- Condemn leaders by actions not just outcomes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does intent matter more than outcome?
- How do we judge tyrants?
Another view
Magnitude of harm is central to historical judgment.
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