Baldur von Schirach: Quotes about people

Baldur von Schirach was German Nazi leader convicted of crimes against humanity in the Nuremberg trial. Explore interesting quotes on people.
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“I lived with people who had varied opinions, some of whom did not accept my Nazi views. I encouraged this. If a man said something that was critical of me or my ideas, I wouldn't consider him an enemy.”

Baldur von Schirach

To Leon Goldensohn, June 16, 1946, from "The Nuremberg Interviews" by Leon Goldensohn, Robert Gellately - History - 2004

“If you outlaw half a million people you make martyrs of them. For example, if you outlaw Robin Hood, it is all very well, but if you outlaw a whole group of people around Robin Hood, then Robin Hood and his merry men become legends.”

Baldur von Schirach

To Leon Goldensohn, March 10, 1946, from "The Nuremberg Interviews" by Leon Goldensohn, Robert Gellately - History - 2004

“Power is what spoils people. Yes, it seems to me that the seeking after power is the great danger and the great corruptor of mankind.”

Baldur von Schirach

To Leon Goldensohn, June 16, 1946, from "The Nuremberg Interviews" by Leon Goldensohn, Robert Gellately - History - 2004 - Page 245