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Afraid Quote by Hermann Goring

“What do I care about danger? I've sent soldiers and airmen to death against the enemy - why should I be afraid?” quote by Hermann Goring
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“What do I care about danger? I've sent soldiers and airmen to death against the enemy - why should I be afraid?”

Hermann Goring

About This Quote

Source Speech: Nazi propaganda broadcast, 1943

Fear is irrelevant when one has already sent others to die for a cause.

In simple terms: Fear is dismissed after causing others' death.

Key Takeaway

Question the moral cost of bravery.

Themes

courage morality war

Mood

grim authoritative

Type

political propaganda

When to use this quote

  • military leadership
  • political rhetoric

Key Concepts

ethics psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives you to risk others' lives?
  • How do you reconcile duty with conscience?
A Different Perspective

Such justification ignores human life value.

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