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I am, as a European, absolutely shocked by European people. I am also shocked by European nationalist people.
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"I am, as a European, absolutely shocked by European people. I am also shocked by European nationalist people. They have allowed themselves to be so emasculated so silently"

- Ernst Zundel

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Ernst Zundel's quote is a criticism of European people and European nationalist people. He is expressing his shock at how they have allowed themselves to be so easily managed and silenced. He believes that European individuals have ended up being too contented and have actually not defended their rights and beliefs. He is also criticizing European nationalist individuals for not speaking up against the injustices they are dealing with. He thinks that they have actually enabled themselves to be too quickly controlled and have actually not taken a stand against the overbearing forces in their society. His words are a call to action for European individuals to take a stand and fight for their rights and beliefs. He is prompting them to be more singing and to not be afraid to speak out versus oppression. He is also calling on European nationalist people to be more active in their defend freedom and justice.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Ernst Zundel somewhere between April 24, 1939 and today. He/she was a famous Activist from Germany. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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