The hour has come; kill the Hun.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A call to action urging immediate aggression against the enemy.
- In plain terms
- It is time to kill the enemy.
- What can you take from it?
- Act decisively when the moment demands it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is violence justified?
- How do we speak about enemies?
Another view
The language is dehumanizing and lacks nuance.
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