Quote by Fritz Sauckel
Although as a sailor I despised politics - for I loved my sailor's life and still love it today - conditions forced me to take up a definite attitude towards political problems.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker, who identifies themselves as a sailor, states their initial dislike for politics due to their deep fondness for the sailor's life. However, circumstances have compelled the speaker to become politically engaged and adopt a specific stance on political issues. The quote expresses a reluctant acceptance that external factors have caused the speaker to be involved in political matters despite their natural inclination to stay away from such involvement.