It is almost certain that we will fail. But how will future history judge the German people, if not even a handful of men had the courage to put an end to that criminal? — Henning von Tresckow Copy Share Image
The idea of freedom can never be disassociated from real Prussia. The real Prussian spirit means a synthesis between restraint and freedom, between voluntary subordination and conscientious leadership, between pride in oneself and consideration for others, between rigor and compassion. Unless a balance is kept between these qualities, the Prussian spirit is in danger of degenerating into soulless routine and… — Henning von Tresckow Copy Share
A man's moral worth is established only at the point where he is ready to give up his life in defense of his convictions. — Henning von Tresckow Copy Share Image
I cannot understand how people can still call themselves Christians and not be furious adversaries of Hitler's regime. — Henning von Tresckow Copy Share Image
Remember this moment. If we don't convince the field marshal (Fedor von Bock) to fly to Hitler at once and have these orders (Commissar Order) canceled, the German people will be burdened with a guilt the world will not forget in a hundred years. This guilt will fall not only on Hitler, Himmler, Göring, and their comrades but on you… — Henning von Tresckow Copy Share
It is almost certain that we will fail. But how will future history judge the German people, if not even a handful of men… — Henning von Tresckow Copy Share Image
Every day, we are assassinating nearly 16,000 additional victims. — Henning von Tresckow Copy Share Image
We have to show the world that not all of us are like him. Otherwise, this will always be Hitler's Germany. — Henning von Tresckow Copy Share Image
