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Helmuth James Graf von Moltke was a German jurist who, as a draftee in the German Abwehr, acted to subvert German human-rights abuses of people in territories occupied by Germany during World War II. He was a founding member of the Kreisau Circle opposition group, whose members opposed the government of Adolf Hitler in Nazi Germany, and discussed prospects for a Germany based on moral and democratic principles after Hitler. The Nazis executed him for treason for his participation in these discussions.

March 11, 1907 - January 23, 1945

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The Army is the most outstanding institution in every country, for it alone makes possible the existence of all civic institutions.

Helmuth James Graf von Moltke

In the long run luck is given only to the efficient.

Helmuth James Graf von Moltke

Every war is a national misfortune.

Helmuth James Graf von Moltke

Today, not a numerous, but an active part of the German people are beginning to realize, not that they have been led astray, not that bad times await them, not that the war may end in defeat, but that what is happening is sin and that they are personally responsible for each terrible deed that has been committed - naturally, not in the earthly sense, but as Christians.

Helmuth James Graf von Moltke

Since National Socialism came to power, I have striven to make its consequences milder for its victims and to prepare the way for a change. In that, my conscience drove me -- and in the end, that is a man's duty.

Helmuth James Graf von Moltke

Top 5 Quotes & Sayings by Helmuth James Graf von Moltke

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