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Please don't worry about me, Captain Patzig. I'm an incurable optimist. And as far as those fellows are concerned, I think I know how to get along with them.

— Wilhelm Canaris

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One day the world will hold the Wehrmacht responsible for these methods since these things are taking place under its nose.

General Franco made it clear that Spain could enter the war only when England was about ready to collapse.

I die for my fatherland. I have a clear conscience. I only did my duty to my country when I tried to oppose the criminal folly of Hitler.

You can talk to the man. He is reasonable, and sees your point of view, if you point it out properly.

He loved his dogs and his horse almost more than any other living creatures. He often said to me, 'Schellenberg, always remember the goodness of animals. You see, my dachshund is discreet and will never betray me — I cannot say that of any human being...'

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