30+ Claus von Stauffenberg Quotes, Birthday Tributes & Inspiring Reflections (November 15)

“It is time now that something was done. But he who has the courage to do something must do it in the knowledge that he will go down in German history as a traitor. If he does not, however, he will be a traitor to his own conscience.”

“We must prove to the world and to future generations that the German resistance movement dared to take the decisive step and wager its life.”

“A man's moral duty to stop atrocity must always take precedence over an oath sworn to a criminal regime.”

“I am serving the true, timeless spirit of Germany by seeking to destroy the tyranny that is annihilating its soul.”

“Action is our only weapon against collective dishonor.”

“Long live holy Germany! (Es lebe das heilige Deutschland!)”

“We want a new order which will make all Germans carriers of the state and guarantee them law and justice.”

“Do not judge a soldier by his uniform, but by what he refuses to execute when conscience commands disobedience.”

“Let our sacrifice be a sign of moral renewal for our shattered homeland.”

“Freedom, justice, and human decency are worth dying for.”