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I am ashamed to have belonged in an army, that witnessed and tolerated all the crimes.

Kurt von Hammerstein-Equord

I divide my officers into four groups. There are clever, diligent, stupid, and lazy officers. Usually two characteristics are combined. Some are clever and diligent — their place is the General Staff. The next lot are stupid and lazy — they make up 90 percent of every army and are suited to routine duties. Anyone who is both clever and lazy is qualified for the highest leadership duties, because he possesses the intellectual clarity and the composure necessary for difficult decisions. One must beware of anyone who is stupid and diligent — he must not be entrusted with any responsibility because he will always cause only mischief.

Kurt von Hammerstein-Equord

Kurt von Hammerstein-Equord

Kurt von Hammerstein-Equord

Born: September 26, 1878

Died: April 24, 1943 (aged 64)

Bio: Kurt Gebhard Adolf Philipp Freiherr von Hammerstein-Equord was a German general who served for a period as Commander-in-Chief of the Reichswehr. He is famous for being an ardent opponent of Hitler and the Nazi regime.

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