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“There is no hope the future will but turn the old sand in the falling glass of time.”

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Richard Henry Stoddard was an American poet known for his romantic style and poetic creations. His works often explore themes of nature, love, and philosophical insights, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

“Our German language has a word which in a magnificent way denotes conduct based on this spirit: doing one's duty [Pflichterfüllung]-which means serving the community instead of contenting oneself. We have a word for the basic disposition which underlies conduct of this kind in contrast to egoism and selfishness-idealism. By 'idealism' we mean only the ability of the individual to sacrifice himself for the whole, for his fellow men.”

“The State must act as the guardian of a millennial future in the face of which the wishes and the selfishness of the individual must appear as nothing and submit.”

States Faces Individual Wish Selfishness Submit Guardian Millennials

Book:Mein Kampf

Source: Mein Kampf

“We must rouse in our people the unanimous wish for power in this sense, together with the determination to sacrifice on the altar of patriotism, not only life and property, but also private views and preferences in the interests of the common welfare.”

People Together Wish Interest Views Common Sacrifice Determination Property Welfare Preference Altars

Book:Germany and the Next War

Source: Germany and the Next War

Quote by Richard Henry Stoddard

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