The only difficulty with Himmler was that he was of a sneaky nature. I never knew whether I would be alive or imprisoned the next day. But I gained new strength from my firm idea that Germany - that I must save Germany from chaos.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote describes Himmler as sneaky and unpredictable while claiming a mission to save Germany.
- In plain terms
- Himmler was seen as sneaky and dangerous, but the speaker felt saving Germany justified everything.
- What can you take from it?
- Political survival often requires enduring unpredictable and dangerous allies.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What justifies enduring dangerous allies?
- How do leaders view chaos?
Another view
The justification of saving Germany is used to excuse living under constant threat.
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