"Only the closest collaborators of the Fuehrer know how difficult is the burden of this responsibility; how sorrowful are the hours during which decisions must be made which bear upon the well being and the fate of all of Germany"
- Hjalmar Schacht
About this Quote
This quote by Hjalmar Schacht talks to the immense responsibility and concern of the Fuehrer, or leader, of Germany. It implies that only those closest to the Fuehrer understand the weight of the choices that need to be made, decisions that will impact the well-being and fate of all of Germany. It also implies that these decisions are hard and cause grief to the Fuehrer. This quote speaks to the power and duty of the Fuehrer, and the difficult choices that must be made in order to make sure the security and success of the German individuals. It is a tip of the significance of the Fuehrer's role in the country, and the hard decisions that should be made in order to ensure the well-being of the nation.
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