Quote by Wilhelm Keitel
If this war is not fought with the greatest brutality against the bands both in the East and in the Balkans then in the foreseeable future the strength at our disposal will not be sufficient to be able to master this plague.
Summary
This quote suggests that in order to effectively overcome a perceived threat or challenge, it is necessary to employ extreme force and aggression. The speaker believes that unless the war is waged with ruthless brutality against the opposing parties in the East and the Balkans, there won't be enough power or resources available to successfully eradicate this threat. This perspective emphasizes the belief that only through extreme measures can the perceived "plague" be controlled or eliminated.