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“I never did anything, great or small, without obtaining in advance express instructions from Adolf Hitler or any of my superiors.” quote by Adolf Eichmann
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“I never did anything, great or small, without obtaining in advance express instructions from Adolf Hitler or any of my superiors.”

Adolf Eichmann

About This Quote

Source Trial: Eichmann Trial, 1961

He followed orders from Hitler and superiors without moral reflection, illustrating blind obedience.

In simple terms: Blind obedience to authority.

Key Takeaway

Question authority.

Themes

obedience morality authority history war crimes

Mood

reflective somber

Type

historical ethical

When to use this quote

  • military command
  • bureaucratic compliance
  • genocide
  • legal accountability

Key Concepts

Nazi ideology ethical responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you ever follow orders without questioning?
  • How can individuals resist immoral commands?
A Different Perspective

Blind obedience can lead to atrocities.

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