Can not Quote by Joseph Goebbels
“Hereafter we all have to be redeemed. The world is pulling with a thousand strings. We sin because of indifference and negligence and heap new guilt on the old original one. Our life is a chain of sin and expiation controlled by a destiny that can not be understood.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Propaganda address by Joseph Goebbels, 1935
He claims humanity is bound by sin, guilt, and an incomprehensible destiny, urging redemption.
In simple terms: Life is a chain of sin needing redemption.
Key Takeaway
Seek moral clarity despite fate.
Themes
sin
redemption
destiny
Mood
pessimistic
serious
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- political rhetoric
- moral philosophy
- personal accountability
Key Concepts
theology
determinism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do we control our fate or are we bound by destiny?
- How can redemption be achieved in a flawed world?
A Different Perspective
Deterministic view may excuse personal responsibility.
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