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1859–1941 Germany
Wilhelm II of Germany (27 January 1859 – 4 June 1941), born Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Preußen, was the last German Emperor (Kaiser) and the last King (König) of Prussia, ruling from 1888 to 1918. He abdicated during the November Revolution, and fled to exile in the Netherlands.
Also known as: Wilhelm II, Wilhelm II of Germany
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We need such men to-day more than ever.
We are not pushed on by the desire of conquest; we are moved by the unbending desire to secure for ourselves and those coming after us the place on which God has put us.
When I have to act or think I always ask myself the question: What does the Bible say in similar circumstances? The Bible is for me a spring whence I draw strength and light.
I look on myself as an instrument of the Almighty and go on my way regardless of transient opinions and views.
The enemy must be vanquished completely and I will dictate the peace terms at the point of my soldiers' bayonets.
I will take the Duchy of Courland, I, the victor by the strength of my sword, but not from the hand of the assembly.
The German Empire, far from being a danger to other States, will be respected and trusted by the nations, and will remain as heretofore a mainstay of peace.
In the century to come, in spite of all new spirits and ideas, may the old loyalty to the monarchy show itself firm as a rock and as an example for other countries.
Let no German ever forget this, nor rest until these parasites have been destroyed and exterminated from German soil!
Must stay there and also foment war and revolt against England. Doesn't he yet know of the intended alliance, under which he is to be Commander in Chief?!
The British troops have filled me with the greatest admiration. If the possibility of a volunteer army is ever doubted, I shall be able to give such an army a testimony of efficiency.
England, France, and Russia have conspired...to wage a war of annihilation against us.
May we always be mindful that it is our duty to protect religion which should be preserved for the nation, and to uphold morals and order.
I am of opinion that in the position in which I am placed it is of far greater service to me to confer benefits on mankind than to inspire them with fear.
All the works of man perish and decay.
A nation is created by families, a religion, traditions: it is made up out of the hearts of mothers, the wisdom of fathers, the joy and the exuberance of children.
My people must aid me in my duties, not by angry speeches or by the unreasonable opposition of political parties, but by explaining their difficulties to their Sovereign and showing confidence in him.
Press, Jews & Mosquitoes...are a nuisance that humanity must get rid of in some way or another. I believe the best would be gas?
Our people must resolve to make sacrifices; above all, they must divest themselves of their passion for seeking the highest good in ever more and more sharply accentuated party struggles. They must cease to place the party above the welfare of the whole.
I regard every Social Democrat as an enemy of the Empire and Fatherland.
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