We cannot tell whether Hitler will be the man who will once again let loose upon the world another war in which civilisation will irretrievably succumb, or whether he will go down in history as the man who restored honour and peace of mind to the Great Germanic nation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Churchill weighs whether Hitler will be remembered as a conqueror or a reformer of Germany.
- In plain terms
- History will decide if Hitler was a destroyer or a savior.
- What can you take from it?
- Leaders are judged by their impact on history.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should history judge controversial leaders?
Another view
It ignores the suffering caused regardless of outcome.
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