Duty Quote by Wilhelm Frick
“By the fulfillment of my legal and moral duty I think I have earned punishment just as little as the tens of thousands of dutiful German officials who have now been imprisoned only because they carried out their duties.”
About This Quote
Source Historical speech, 1939
He claims duty-bound officials deserve punishment equally with those who follow orders blindly.
In simple terms: Blind obedience leads to shared guilt.
Key Takeaway
Question authority and moral responsibility.
Themes
ethics
obedience
justice
Mood
grave
serious
Type
historical
ethical
When to use this quote
- legal studies
- history
- civic education
Key Concepts
Nazi regime
war crimes
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines moral responsibility?
- How can societies prevent blind obedience?
A Different Perspective
Complex legal contexts affect culpability.
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