Hjalmar Schacht Quotes

1877–1970 Germany

Dr. Hjalmar Horace Greeley Schacht (22 January 1877 – 3 June 1970) was a German economist, banker, centre-right politician, and co-founder in 1918 of the German Democratic Party.

Germany
Economists

Also known as: Schacht, Hjalmar

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It has been shown that, in contrast to everything which classical national economy has hitherto taught, not the producer but the consumer is the ruling factor in economic life.

Nazi Conspiracy and Aggression (1946)

Colonies are necessary to Germany. We shall get them through negotiation if possible; but if not, we shall take them.

Trial of the Major War Criminals Before the International Military Tribunal (1947)

The Jews must realize that their influence in Germany has disappeared for all time. We wish to keep our people and our culture pure and distinctive, just as the Jews have always demanded this of themselves.

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