This Streicher affair is a tragedy...Streicher is irreplaceable...There's no question of his coming back but I must do him justice. If one day I write my memoirs, I shall have to recognize that this man fought like a buffalo in our cause...I can't help thinking that, in comparison with so many services, the reasons for Streicher's dismissal are really very slender.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He laments Streicher’s dismissal, calling him irreplaceable and praising his fierce dedication to their cause.
- In plain terms
- He mourns Streicher’s removal, calling him a dedicated, irreplaceable fighter.
- What can you take from it?
- Extremist groups valorize their members to maintain morale.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do extremist movements glorify controversial figures?
- How does martyrdom narrative affect group cohesion?
Another view
The praise ignores the violent and hateful nature of Streicher’s actions.
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