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“Spending a weekend with Hitler would have been boring in the extreme, although you would have had a greater certainty in coming back alive.” quote by Alan Bullock
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“Spending a weekend with Hitler would have been boring in the extreme, although you would have had a greater certainty in coming back alive.”

Alan Bullock

About This Quote

Source Book: Hitler: A Study in Tyranny, 1952

Spending time with a tyrant would be dull, yet survival certainty would increase.

In simple terms: Being with Hitler would be boring but safe.

Key Takeaway

Avoid dangerous company, even if safe.

Themes

history danger survival mundanity

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

historical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • historical analysis
  • ethical decision‑making
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

political evil personal risk

Questions to Reflect On

  • What risks are worth avoiding?
  • How do you balance safety and moral integrity?
A Different Perspective

Boredom does not justify proximity to evil.

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