Accepted Quote by Adolf Hitler
“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.”
About This Quote
Source speech: Unknown, likely propaganda, date unknown
The speaker claims that confronting accepted facts is harder for people than the Devil performing religious rituals, implying society's resistance to challenging ideas.
In simple terms: Ideas accepted by some are hard for others.
Challenge assumptions, seek truth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public debate
- education
- media literacy
- critical thinking
- social activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people resist new ideas?
- How can we foster open dialogue?
Overstating difficulty can dismiss legitimate skepticism.