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Cost Hitler Quote by William L. Shirer

“It was known that he demanded, and received, a high fee for the many articles which he wrote in those days for the impoverished Nazi press. There was much grumbling in party circles over the high cost of Hitler. These” quote by William L. Shirer
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““It was known that he demanded, and received, a high fee for the many articles which he wrote in those days for the impoverished Nazi press. There was much grumbling in party circles over the high cost of Hitler. These””

William L. Shirer

About This Quote

Source Book: The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, 1960

He was paid a large sum for articles in the Nazi press, causing resentment among party members over Hitler’s expense.

In simple terms: He earned high fees writing for the Nazi press, sparking party grumbling.

Key Takeaway

Beware of profit motives that conflict with ethical standards.

Themes

ethics media politics profit reputation

Mood

critical reflective

Type

analytical historical

When to use this quote

  • historical analysis
  • media criticism
  • political finance

Key Concepts

journalism propaganda corruption

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do financial incentives shape media bias?
  • When does profit outweigh moral responsibility?
A Different Perspective

High fees can legitimize harmful regimes.

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