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What does it mean?
Owens defended his interaction with Hitler and criticized writers who attacked him.
In plain terms
He waved back at Hitler and disliked the criticism.
What can you take from it?
Resist external judgment of your actions.

Where it applies

  • political encounters
  • public figures
  • media judgment

Putting it to work

  • defend your choices
  • consider historical context

Questions to consider

  • Was his choice right?
  • How should public figures act?

Another view

It downplays the moral weight of engaging with Nazis.

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