Hermann Goering, a prominent figure during Adolf Hitler’s Nazi regime, was known for his influential role as a military leader and politician. His actions and beliefs continue to be a subject of intense scrutiny and fascination. Here, we delve into some of the most thought-provoking Goering quotes, offering a glimpse into the mind of this controversial historical figure.
Goering’s quotes provide insight into his ideology, motivations, and mindset. Although it is important to approach these quotes with historical context and critical analysis, they offer a unique perspective on a dark period of human history. Read on to explore the profound and often disturbing words of Hermann Goering.
Disclaimer: The following quotes are shared for historical and educational purposes only. They do not reflect the beliefs or support of the author or this website.
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“Guns will make us powerful; butter will only make us fat.”
“Why of course the people don’t want war… But after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine the policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is to tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.”
“Naturally, the common people don’t want war; neither in Russia nor in England nor in America, nor for that matter in Germany. That is understood. But, after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine the policy and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy or a fascist dictatorship or a Parliament or a Communist dictatorship.”
“It is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship.”
“The people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.”
“Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. This is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in every country.”
“I have no conscience! Adolf Hitler is my conscience!”
“Whoever has the youth has the future.”
“When I hear the word ‘culture,’ I reach for my revolver.”
“Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed.”
“I would rather die than live in captivity.”
“We will go down in history either as the world’s greatest statesmen or its worst criminals.”
“Do you think that when one has a chance to be a dictator, he is going to hand it over to someone else?”
“The people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.”
“I am the acting Reichsstatthalter in Prussia. It gives me the right to arrest anyone, regardless of what he does. I decide who is a Jew and who isn’t.”
“I have no objection to your being a judge in your own case, if you can do it honestly, but I will not be a party to your dishonesty.”
“The only one who really knows about the Reichstag is I, because I set it on fire!”
“I am nothing but the natural product of a people.”
“Naturally the common people don’t want war; neither in Russia, nor in England, nor in America, nor in Germany. That is understood. But after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine the policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along.”
“It is the leaders of the country who determine the policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship.”
“Once the war is over, the terror will be necessary as a means of governing.”
These quotes from Hermann Goering offer a chilling glimpse into the mindset of one of history’s most controversial figures. While it is important to approach his words critically and within the context of the Nazi regime, they serve as a reminder of the importance of understanding history to prevent its repetition.
Disclaimer: The quotes provided in this article are for informational and educational purposes only. They do not endorse or support the beliefs or actions of Hermann Goering or the Nazi regime.
