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 … - Wilhelm II

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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.

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About Wilhelm II

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.

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Alternative Names: Frederick William Victor Albert of Prussia Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albrecht von Preußen Friedrich Wilhelm Emperor William II Wilhelm II, German Emperor German Emperor Wilhelm II Wilhelm II. William II Wilhelm II of Germany Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern Kaiser Wilhelm II Emperor Willlam

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There is a breed of men who do not deserve the name of Germans. I trust that the entire nation will find the strength to beat back their outrageous attacks. If that does not occur, I shall have to call on you, my Guards, for protection against the gang of traitors and for leading the battle which will free us from such elements.

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England must...have the mask of Christian peaceableness torn publicly off her face...Our consuls in Turkey and India, agents, etc., must inflame the whole Mohammedan world to wild revolt against this hateful, lying, conscienceless people of hagglers; for if we are to be bled to death, at least England shall lose India.

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