It may be shocking to some people in this country to realize that, without meaning to do so, they hold views in common with Hitler when they preach discrimination against other religious, racial or economic groups.

Henry A. Wallace
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This quote is an example of the thought that people can be similar to Hitler without knowing it. People can hold views in common with Hitler without meaning to do so. This quote calls to mind the words of Gerald L. K. Smith, who said, “One of the startling things about Hitler is that he represents, in the German tradition, the highest idealism.” The world must think carefully before calling to mind someone else’s ideals because it can lead us down a dangerous route.

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