Quote by Georges Clemenceau

On September 17, 1914, Erzberger, the well-known German statesman, an eminent member of the Catholic Party, wrote to the Minister of War, General von Falkenhayn, We must not worry about committing an offence against the rights of nations nor about violating the laws of humanity. Such feelings today are of secondary importance? A month later, on October 21, 1914, he wrote in Der Tag, If a way was found of entirely wiping out the whole of London it would be more humane to employ it than to allow the blood of A SINGLE GERMAN SOLDIER to be shed on the battlefield!

On September 17, 1914, Erzberger, the well-known German stat

Summary

This quote captures the callous disregard for human life and ethics displayed by Erzberger, a prominent German statesman during World War I. In the first part, he dismisses concerns about violating international laws and basic moral principles in pursuit of national interests. In the second part, he goes even further by suggesting that completely destroying an entire city, such as London, would be justified if it meant avoiding the death of a single German soldier. This quote reflects the extreme and aggressive mindset prevalent during the war and highlights the skewed priorities and ruthless strategies adopted by some leaders.

By Georges Clemenceau

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