““It is one of the great examples,” as Friedrich Meinecke, the eminent German historian, said, “of the singular and incalculable power of personality in historical life.”10 To some Germans and, no doubt, to most foreigners it appeared that a charlatan had come to power in Berlin. To the majority of Germans Hitler had—or would shortly assume—the aura of a truly charismatic leader. They were to follow him blindly, as if he possessed a divine judgment, for the next twelve tempestuous years. THE ADVENT OF ADOLF HITLER Considering his origins and his early life,””
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![“[Adolf Hitler] had a very definite charm which enthralled most people who got to know him.” quote by Gretl Braun](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/974/gretl-braun-9500_charm_adolf-hitler-had-a-very-definite-charm-w_1846796.jpg)
![“[Adolf] Hitler had a very strong adolescent side to him, emotionally he was like a boy in certain things, like film stars and gossip.” quote by Gretl Braun](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/28a/gretl-braun-9500_boys_adolf-hitler-had-a-very-strong-adolescen_1562253.jpg)
![“[T]hey are much to be pitied who have not ... been given a taste for Nature in early life. They lose a great deal.” quote by Jane Austen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d07/jane-austen-39_early-life_t-hey-are-much-to-be-pitied-who-have-not_320677.jpg)