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You take an oath to a man whom you know follows the laws of providence, which he obeys independently of the influence of earthly powers, who leads the German people rightly, and who will guide Germany's fate. Through your oath you bind yourselves to a man who - that is our faith - was sent to us by higher powers. Do not seek Adolf Hitler with your mind. You will find him through the strength of your hearts!

Rudolf Hess#1

LoyaltyFaithLeadershipFascismHitlerNaziObediencePoliticsReligion

About this quote

What does it mean?
This quote frames loyalty to Hitler as a divine duty, urging followers to rely on faith rather than logic.
In plain terms
Trust Hitler through your heart because he is seen as sent by higher powers.
What can you take from it?
Faith in leadership should override critical thinking.

Where it applies

  • political indoctrination
  • cult of personality
  • wartime mobilization

Putting it to work

  • analyzing propaganda
  • studying totalitarianism
  • critiquing blind obedience

Questions to consider

  • How does faith override reason in politics?
  • What are the costs of blind loyalty?

Another view

It promotes dangerous uncritical loyalty to a dictator.

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