Bears Quote by Friedrich Kellner
“We can bear up under everything, if we have only the certainty that the monster Hitler with his insatiable bloodletting and plundering will have committed soon his last shameful deed.”
About This Quote
Source Diary: Private wartime journal, 1945
Hope persists if we trust that Hitler’s evil will end soon.
In simple terms: Belief in eventual defeat of tyranny.
Key Takeaway
Hold onto hope for justice.
Themes
hope
war
justice
Mood
somber
determined
Type
historical
motivational
When to use this quote
- historical study
- political activism
- education
Key Concepts
totalitarianism
moral certainty
Questions to Reflect On
- How does belief in eventual justice shape actions?
- What fuels hope in dark times?
A Different Perspective
Hope may be fragile amid ongoing threats.
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