I know for a fact that this idea of the Jews causing the war and the Jews being so all important is nonsense. But that was Hitler's idea, and...was pure fantasy. As I say, Hitler is a riddle to me and will always remain so.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The claim that Jews caused the war is nonsense; Hitler remains a riddle.
- In plain terms
- Blaming Jews for the war is false; Hitler is still puzzling.
- What can you take from it?
- Reject scapegoating and acknowledge the complexity of historical figures.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can societies combat harmful myths?
- What drives the mystification of leaders?
Another view
It does not explain why such myths persist.
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