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The Universalists, The Idealists, The Utopians All Aim Too High. They Give Promises Of An Unattainable Paradise, And By Doing So They Deceive Mankind. Whatever Label They Wear, Whether They Call Themselves Christians, Communists, Humanitarians, Whether They Are Merely Sincere But Stupid Or Wire-pullers And Cynics, They Are All Makers Of Slaves. I Myself Have Always Kept My Eye Fixed On A Paradise Which, In The Nature Of Things, Lies Well Within Our Reach. I Mean An Improvement In The Lot Of The German People. (21st February 1945)
-Adolf Hitler
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The Universalists, The Idealists,

Adolf Hitler
The Universalists, The Idealists, The Utopians All Aim Too High. They Give Promises Of An Unattainable Paradise, And By Doing So They Deceive Mankind. Whatever Label They Wear, Whether They Call Themselves Christians, Communists, Humanitarians, Whether They Are Merely Sincere But Stupid Or Wire-pullers And Cynics, They Are All Makers Of Slaves. I Myself Have Always Kept My Eye Fixed On A Paradise Which, In The Nature Of Things, Lies Well Within Our Reach. I Mean An Improvement In The Lot Of The German People. (21st February 1945)
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Eye
Men
Once Again The Songs Of The Fatherland Roared To The Heavens Along The Endless Marching Columns, And For The Last Time The Lord's Grace Smiled On His Ungrateful Children.
Song
Religious
Children
But It Would Be Absolutely Mistaken To Regard A Wealth Of Theoretical Knowledge As Characteristic Proof For The Qualities And Abilities Of A Leader.
Education
Science
Leader
We Will Not Capitulate - No, Never! We May Be Destroyed, But If We Are, We Shall Drag A World With Us - A World In Flames.
Military
Flames
World
The Demand That Defective People Be Prevented From Propagating Equally Defective Offspring Is A Demand Of The Clearest Reason And If Systematically Executed Represents The Most Humane Act Of Mankind.
Eugenics
People
Demand
Be Proud Of Your People When You Don't Have To Be Ashamed Of Any It's Social Class
Class
People
Proud
Our Present Political World-view, Current In Germany, Is Based In General On The Idea That Creative, Culture-creating Force Must Indeed Be Attributed To The State.
Views
Ideas
Creating
I Am Convinced That I Am Acting As The Agent Of Our Almighty Creator. By Fighting The Jews, I Am Doing The Lord's Work.
Fighting
Religion
Atheism
Imbued With The Desire To Secure For The German People The Great Religious, Moral, And Cultural Values Rooted In The Two Christian Confessions, We Have Abolished The Political Organizations But Strengthened The Religious Institutions.
Christian
Religious
Organization
The State Must Act As The Guardian Of A Millennial Future In The Face Of Which The Wishes And The Selfishness Of The Individual Must Appear As Nothing And Submit.
Wish
Selfishness
Millennials
The Internal And International Criminal Gang Will Either Be Forced To Work Or Simply Exterminated.
Criminals
Gang
Internals
Benefit To The Community Precedes Benefit To The Individual.
Philosophy
Community
Political
Genius Is A Will-o'-the-wisp If It Lacks A Solid Foundation Of Perseverence And Fanatical Tenacity. This Is The Most Important Thing In All Of Human Life.
Important
Foundation
Genius
Help Thyself, Then Thou Wilt Also Have The Help Of The Almighty.
Helping
Almighty
Thyself
The Western Democracy Of Today Is The Forerunner Of Marxism Which Without It Would Not Be Thinkable. It Provides This World Plague With The Culture In Which Its Germs Can Spread.
Democracy
Culture
World
Everything About The Behaviour Of American Society Reveals That It's Half Judaized, And The Other Half Negrified.
Behaviour
Half
American Society
Industry, Technology, And Commerce Can Thrive Only As Long As An Idealistic National Community Offers The Necessary Preconditions. And These Do Not Lie In Material Egoism, But In A Spirit Of Sacrifice And Joyful Renunciation.
Lying
Sacrifice
Technology
Marching Diverts Man's Thoughts. Marching Kills Thoughts. Marching Makes An End Of Individuality. Marching Is The Indispensable Magic Stroke Performed In Order To Accustom People To A Mechanical, Quasi-ritualistic Activity Until It Becomes Second Nature.
Men
Order
People
Today We Rule Germany, Tomorrow, The World.
War
World
Today
Demoralize The Enemy From Within By Surprise, Terror, Sabotage, Assassination. This Is The War Of The Future.
Military
War
Enemy
Those Who Want To Live, Let Them Fight, And Those Who Do Not Want To Fight In This World Of Eternal Struggle Do Not Deserve To Live.
Military
Struggle
Fighting
Since I Have Fought Against These Jewish-soviet Ideas In Germany, Since I Have Conquered And Stamped Out This Peril, I Fancy That I Possess A Better Comprehension Of Its Character Than Do These Men Who Have Only To Deal With It In The Field Of Literature.
Character
Men
Ideas
German Economic Salvation Has Been Brought About Solely Through The Efforts Of The German People And The Experience They Have Gained. Countries Abroad Have Contributed Nothing To This.
Country
People
Effort
To Them Belong, Not Only The Truly Great Statesmen, But All Other Great Reformers As Well. Beside Frederick The Great Stands Martin Luther As Well As Richard Wagner.
Religious
Mein Kampf
Luther
Also Noteworthy Is The Increasingly Violent Struggle Against The Dogmatic Foundations Of The Various Churches Without Which In This Human World The Practical Existence Of A Religious Faith Is Not Conceivable.
Religious
Struggle
Church
We, As Aryans, Can Conceive Of The State Only As The Living Organism Of A Nationality Which Not Only Assures The Preservation Of Its Nationality, But By The Development Of Its Spiritual And Ideal Abilities Leads It To The Highest Freedom.
Spiritual
Development
States
All In All, This Whole Period Of Winter 1919-20 Was A Single Struggle To Strengthen Confidence In The Victorious Might Of The Young Movement And Raise It To That Fanaticism Of Faith Which Can Move Mountains.
Religious
Struggle
Moving
In This Hour I Would Ask Of The Lord God Only This: That, As In The Past, So In The Years To Come He Would Give His Blessing To Our Work And Our Action, To Our Judgement And Our Resolution, That He Will Safeguard Us From All False Pride And From All Cowardly Servility, That He May Grant To Us To Find The Straight Path Which His Providence Has Ordained For The German People, And That He May Ever Give Us The Courage To Do The Right, Never To Falter, Never To Yield Before Any Violence, Before Any Danger.
Pride
Past
Blessing
Indeed, Nearly All Attempts To Exterminate A Doctrine And Its Organizational Expression, By Force Without Spiritual Foundation, Are Doomed To Failure, And Not Seldom End With The Exact Opposite Of The Desired Result.
Spiritual
Expression
Opposites
Consequently, The Value And Importance Of The Monarchic Idea Cannot Reside In The Person Of The Monarch Himself Except If Heaven Decides To Lay The Crown On The Brow Of The Heroic Genius Like Frederick The Great Or A Wise Character Like William I.
Wise
Character
Ideas
Besides That, I Believe One Thing: There Is A Lord God! And This Lord God Creates The Peoples.
Believe
Religion
Lord
We National Socialists Must Hold Unflinchingly To Our Aim In Foreign Policy, Namely To Secure For The German People The Land And Soil To Which They Are Entitles On This Earth. And This Action Is The Only One Which, Before God And Or German Posterity, Would Make Any Sacrifice Of Blood Seem Justified: Before God, Since We Have Been Put On This Earth With The Mission Of Eternal Struggle For Our Daily Bread.
Struggle
Sacrifice
Land
We Need Not Fear The Judgement Of History. Who, After All, Speaks Today Of The Extermination Of The Armenians?
Evil
Judgement
Needs
It Is A Tragedy Of The Germanic World That Jesus Was Judaised, Distorted, Falsified; And An Alien Asiatic Spirit Was Forced Upon Us. That Is A Crime We Must Repair.
Jesus
Tragedy
World
I Realise That Man, In His Imperfection, Can Commit Innumerable Errors - But To Devote Myself Deliberately To Errors, That Is Something I Cannot Do. I Shall Never Come Personally To Terms With The Christian Lie. Our Epoch, In The Next 200 Years, Will Certainly See The End Of The Disease Of Christianity. My Regret Will Have Been That I Could Not Behold Its Demise.
Christian
Regret
Lying
I Die With A Joyful Heart In The Knowledge Of Our Infinite Achievements And Of A Contribution Unique In The History That Bears My Name.
Heart
Unique
Names
The Future Of A Movement Is Conditioned By The Fanaticism, Yes, The Intolerance, With Which Its Adherents Uphold It As The Sole Correct Movement, And Push It Past Other Formations Of A Similar Sort.
Past
Movement
Intolerance
The Leader Of Genius Must Have The Ability To Make Different Opponents Appear As If They Belonged To One Category.
Military
Leader
Different
I Believe That The Madness Of Communism Would Be The Sole Victor.
Believe
Would Be
Madness
I Had Excellent Opportunity To Intoxicate Myself With The Solemn Splendor Of The Brilliant Church Festivals. As Was Only Natural, The Abbot Seemed To Me, As The Village Priest Had Once Seemed To My Father, The Highest And Most Desirable Ideal.
Religious
Father
Opportunity
When People Attempt To Rebel Against The Iron Logic Of Nature, They Come Into Conflict With The Very Same Principles To Which They Owe Their Existence As Human Beings. Their Actions Against Nature Must Lead To Their Own Downfall.
Iron
People
Principles
The Attack Against Dogmas As Such, Therefore, Strongly Resembles The Struggle Against The General Legal Foundations Of A State, And , As The Latter Would End In A Total Anarchy Of The State, The Former Would End In A Worthless Religious Nihilism.
Religious
Struggle
Nihilism
Generals Think War Should Be Waged Like The Tourneys Of The Middle Ages. I Have No Use For Knights; I Need Revolutionaries.
War
Thinking
Knights
Political Parties Has Nothing To Do With Religious Problems, As Long As These Are Not Alien To The Nation, Undermining The Morals And Ethics Of The Race; Just As Religion Cannot Be Amalgamated With The Scheming Of Political Parties.
Religious
Party
Race
When A Man Is Starving In The Streets He Is Not Thinking Of Bread And Water, But Of Caviar And Champagne!
Men
Thinking
Water
Our National Policies Will Not Be Revoked Or Modified, Even For Scientists. If The Dismissal Of Jewish Scientists Means The Annihilation Of Contemporary German Science, Then We Shall Do Without Science For A Few Years.
Mean
Science
Years
I Myself And My Wife - In Order To Escape The Disgrace Of Deposition Or Capitulation - Choose Death. It Is Our Wish To Be Burnt Immediately On The Spot Where I Have Carried Out The Greatest Part Of My Daily Work In The Course Of A Twelve Years' Service To My People.
Suicidal
Order
Years
I Believe In Providence And I Believe Providence To Be Just. Therefore I Believe That Providence Always Rewards The Strong, The Industrious, And The Upright.
Strong
Believe
Atheism
All Great Movements Are Popular Movements. They Are The Volcanic Eruptions Of Human Passions And Emotions, Stirred Into Activity By The Ruthless Goddess Of Distress Or By The Torch Of The Spoken Word Cast Into The Midst Of The People.
Passion
People
Torches
There Is Nothing Great In The World That Does Not Owe Its Origin To The Creative Ability Of An Individual Man.
Men
Creative
Individuality
Everlasting Peace Will Come To The World When The Last Man Has Slain The Last But One.
Peace
Men
World
With The Defeat Of The Reich And Pending The Emergence Of The Asiatic, The African And, Perhaps, The South American Nationalisms, There Will Remain In The World Only Two Great Powers Capable Of Confronting Each Other-the United States And Soviet Russia. The Laws Of Both History And Geography Will Compel These Two Powers To A Trial Of Strength, Either Military Or In The Fields Of Economics And Ideology. (2nd April 1945)
Military
Russia
Law
...we Must Pray To The Almighty Not To Refuse His Blessing To This Change And Not To Abandon Our People In The Times To Come.
Blessing
People
Praying
It Would Be Easier For The Devil To Go To Church And Cross Himself With Holy Water Than For These People To Comprehend The Ideas Which Are Accepted Facts To Us Today.
Ideas
People
Water
The Beginning Of Every War Is Like Opening The Door Into A Dark Room. One Never Knows What Is Hidden In The Darkness.
War
Dark
Doors
The [nazi Party] Should Not Become A Constable Of Public Opinion, But Must Dominate It. It Must Not Become A Servant Of The Masses, But Their Master!
Military
Party
Democracy
I Will Employ My Strength For The Welfare Of The German People, Protect The Constitution And Laws Of The German People, Conscientiously Discharge The Duties Imposed On Me, And Conduct My Affairs Of Office Impartially And With Justice To Everyone.
Law
People
Justice
The Folkish State Must Not Adjust Its Entire Educational Work Primarily To The Inoculation Of Mere Knowledge, But To The Breeding Of Absolutely Healthy Bodies. The Training Of Mental Abilities Is Only Secondary.
Education
Determination
Taken
I'm Sure That Nero Didn't Set Fire To Rome. It Was The Christian-bolsheviks Who Did That, Just As The Commune Set Fire To Paris In 1871 And The Communists Set Fire To The Reichstag In 1932.
Christian
Fire
Rome
Our Ideology Is Intolerant...and Peremptorily Demands...the Complete Transformation Of Public Life To Its Ideas.
Ideas
World
Demand
I Am Personally Convinced Of The Great Power And Deep Significance Of Christianity, And I Won't Allow Any Other Religion To Be Promoted.
Religion
Atheism
Christianity
But The Most Brilliant Propagandist Technique Will Yield No Success Unless One Fundamental Principle Is Borne In Mind Constantly And With Unflagging Attention. It Must Confine Itself To A Few Points And Repeat Them Over And Over. Here, As So Often In This World, Persistence Is The First And Most Important Requirement For Success.
Persistence
Yield
Mind
For How Shall We Fill People With Blind Faith In The Correctness Of A Doctrine, If We Ourselves Spread Uncertainty And Doubt By Constant Changes In Its Outward Structure? ...here, Too, We Can Learn By The Example Of The Catholic Church. Though Its Doctrinal Edifice, And In Part Quite Superfluously, Comes Into Collision With Exact Science And Research, It Is None The Less Unwilling To Sacrifice So Much As One Little Syllable Of Its Dogmas... It Is Only Such Dogmas Which Lend To The Whole Body The Character Of A Faith.
Religious
Character
Sacrifice
Tell A Lie Loud Enough And Long Enough And People Will Believe It.
Truth
Freedom
Lying
But In The Great Hour Heaven Sent The German People A Great Man, Herr Von Cuno.
Men
Heaven Sent
People
We Have Made It Possible, Without Gold And Without Foreign Exchange, To Maintain The Value Of The German Mark. Behind The German Mark Stands The German Capacity For Work, While Some Foreign Countries, Suffocated By Gold, Have Been Compelled To Devalue Their Currencies.
Country
Gold
Currency
Germany Will Never Break The Peace Of Its Own Accord.
Germany
Break
Accord
Blood Sin And Desecration Of The Race Are The Original Sin In This World And The End Of A Humanity Which Surrenders To It.
Race
Blood
Humanity
Understanding Quotes: Their Essence and Application

Quotes, or quotations, are powerful tools in communication, encapsulating ideas, emotions, and wisdom in concise expressions. They serve various purposes across different contexts, from academic writing to everyday conversation.

1. Defining Quotes

A quote is a repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts. It can be a direct replication of words spoken or written by another individual, often used to support arguments, provide evidence, or convey profound insights.


2. The Importance of Quotes

2.1. Enhancing Credibility

Incorporating quotes from authoritative sources can bolster the credibility of your work. By referencing experts or primary sources, you demonstrate thorough research and a solid foundation for your arguments.


2.2. Providing Evidence

Quotes serve as concrete evidence to support claims. In academic and professional writing, they validate points made, offering readers a basis to trust the information presented.


2.3. Conveying Emotions and Perspectives

Quotes can encapsulate emotions and perspectives succinctly. They allow writers to express complex feelings or viewpoints through the words of others, often more eloquently than paraphrasing.


3. Types of Quotes

3.1. Direct Quotes

Direct quotes involve copying the exact words from a source, enclosed in quotation marks. They are used when the original wording is significant or particularly well-expressed.


3.2. Indirect Quotes (Paraphrasing)

Indirect quotes restate the original message in your own words. While not enclosed in quotation marks, they still require proper attribution to the original source.


3.3. Block Quotes

Block quotes are lengthy direct quotations, formatted as a separate block of text. They are typically used for quotes exceeding a certain length, varying by citation style. For instance, in APA style, quotes longer than 40 words are formatted as block quotes.



4. Proper Usage of Quotes


4.1. Contextual Relevance

Ensure that the quote you choose is relevant to the topic and adds value to your content. Avoid inserting quotes solely for decorative purposes.


4.2. Integration into Your Writing

Seamlessly integrate quotes into your writing. Introduce them appropriately and follow up with analysis or commentary to connect them to your main points.


4.3. Attribution and Citation

Always attribute quotes to their original authors and provide proper citations according to the required style guide (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).


5. Common Mistakes to Avoid


5.1. Overusing Quotes

Relying too heavily on quotes can overshadow your voice. Use them sparingly to support your arguments, not replace them.


5.2. Lack of Analysis

Presenting a quote without analysis or explanation can leave readers questioning its relevance. Always follow up with your interpretation or discussion.


5.3. Misquoting or Taking Out of Context

Ensure that quotes are accurate and not taken out of context, as this can mislead readers and undermine your credibility.



6. Quotes in Different Contexts


6.1. Academic Writing

In academic writing, quotes are used to support arguments, provide evidence, and engage with existing literature. Proper citation is crucial to avoid plagiarism.


6.2. Journalism

Journalists use quotes to provide firsthand accounts, add authenticity, and present multiple perspectives within a story.


6.3. Literature and Creative Writing

In literature, quotes can be used to convey character voices, themes, and stylistic elements. They enrich narratives and provide depth to storytelling.



7. Punctuation and Formatting


Understanding the correct punctuation and formatting of quotes is essential:


Quotation Marks: Always enclose direct quotes within quotation marks.


Punctuation Placement: In American English, periods and commas are placed inside quotation marks, while colons and semicolons are placed outside.


Block Quotes: For longer quotes, format them as block quotes without quotation marks, and indent the entire block.



8. Ethical Considerations


Ethical use of quotes involves accurate representation, proper attribution, and respect for intellectual property. Misuse can lead to plagiarism, which carries serious academic and professional consequences.

9. Tools for Managing Quotes


Utilize tools like citation generators and plagiarism checkers to manage quotes effectively. These tools help ensure proper formatting and originality in your writing.



Conclusion


Quotes are invaluable in enriching content, providing evidence, and conveying complex ideas succinctly. When used appropriately, they enhance the quality and credibility of your writing. Always ensure relevance, proper integration, and ethical usage to maximize their impact.


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