Apes Quote by Adolf Hitler
“A folkish state must therefore begin by raising marriage from the level of a continuous defilement of the race, and give it the consecration of an institution which is called upon to produce images of the Lord and not monstrosities halfway between man and ape.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Propaganda, 1939
The statement calls for elevating marriage to a sacred institution to protect racial purity, rejecting dehumanizing views.
In simple terms: Marriage as a tool for racial preservation.
Key Takeaway
Promote respectful, inclusive values.
Themes
race
marriage
purity
institution
humanity
Mood
critical
cautionary
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- policy formation
- family law
- education curricula
- public discourse
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
Social engineering
eugenics
moral rhetoric
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the dangers of linking marriage to race?
- How can societies uphold human dignity?
A Different Perspective
Extremist ideology is morally abhorrent and scientifically invalid.
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