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What does it mean?
Canaris states he died with a clear conscience for opposing Hitler's folly.
In plain terms
He felt proud opposing Hitler's madness.
What can you take from it?
Opposing tyranny can be done with honor.

Where it applies

  • political resistance
  • ethical conflict
  • war

Putting it to work

  • resist criminal orders
  • maintain integrity

Questions to consider

  • What is true duty?
  • When do you resist?

Another view

His view of duty is controversial.

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