Rudolf Hess

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Quotes

 * "I know Herr Hitler very well personally and am quite close to him. He has an unusually honorable character, full of profound kindness, is religious, a good Catholic.", Rudolf Hess, 1920.


 * "We believe that the Führer is fulfilling a divine mission to German destiny! This belief is beyond challenge.", Rudolf Hess, speech, June 20, 1934.


 * "... You take an oath to a man whom you know follows the laws of providence, which he obeys independently of the influence of earthly powers, who leads the German people rightly, and who will guide Germany's fate. Through your oath you bind yourselves to a man who--that is our faith--was sent to us by higher powers. Do not seek Adolf Hitler with your mind. You will find him through the strength of your hearts! ...", Rudolf Hess, "The Oath to Adolf Hitler", February 25, 1934.
 * "With all our powers we will endeavour to be worthy of the Führer thou, O Lord, has sent us!", Rudolf Hess, April 21, 1938.
 * "No matter what human beings do I shall some day stand before the judgement seat of the Eternal. I shall answer to Him, and I know He will judge me innocent.", Rudolf Hess, in a statement to the Nuremberg Tribunal, August 31, 1946.