Top 4 Quotes & Sayings by Heinrich von Treitschke

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Heinrich Gotthard Freiherr von Treitschke was a German historian, political writer and National Liberal member of the Reichstag during the time of the German Empire. He was an extreme nationalist, who favored German colonialism and opposed the British Empire. He also opposed Catholics, Poles, Jews and socialists inside Germany.

German - Historian | September 15, 1834 - April 28, 1896

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Every virile people has established colonial power. All great nations in the fullness of their strength have desired to set their mark upon barbarian lands and those who fail to participate in this great rivalry will play a pitiable role in time to come.

Heinrich von Treitschke

Without war no State could be. All those we know of arose through war, and the protection of their members by armed force remains their primary and essential task. War, therefore, will endure to the end of history, as long as there is a multiplicity of states.

Heinrich von Treitschke

The English think soap is civilization.

Heinrich von Treitschke

War is elevating, because the individual disappears before the great conception of the state... What a perversion of morality to wish to abolish heroism among men!

Heinrich von Treitschke

Top 4 Quotes & Sayings by Heinrich von Treitschke

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