" Convictions are more dangerous enemies of truth than lies"- Friedrich Nietzsche

Kaiser's 1917 Easter speech was a flawed attempt to save his empire. The Kaiser's call for action was a vain attempt to create patriotism and unity when the odds were against him. Societies that become desperate because their country is crumbling will be blind to changes in government that should occur because of untruthful propaganda. The Kaiser uses symbolic gestures in the hope of manipulating his audience by creating a sense of hope through change that would better their lives in the future. Furthermore, the Kaiser tries to reach the emotions of his audience by telling them to be patriotic and turn a blind eye to his opposition.  Flattery was used in the speech by telling the German people that their suffering is patriotic and they will be rewarded. The Kaiser fails to mention when this suffering will come to an end. The lesson learned is not to trust false demagogues who create the illusion that their lives will get better when, in fact, it is getting worse.

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