The Empty Mirror
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it would be impossible.
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No!
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Give me that.
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Let's start again.
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Only as each order
was obeyed

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with absolute fidelity,
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did l recognize
the possibilities.

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My mind leapt ahead
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to the most extreme,
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fantastic scenarios.
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But my advice is,
go slow.

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Take small steps.
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A desire fulfilled
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must be followed
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by a somewhat
larger request,

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a slightly greater brutality.
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Let the momentum build.
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To my astonishment,
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l found l could
experience the sensation

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of absolute power.
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The whole system functioned
to obey my commands.

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Each member
of the armed forces

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swore obedience,
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unconditionally, to me.
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The nation celebrated
my birthday.

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Every German
schoolboy pledged:

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''l swear to devote
all my energies, my strength

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to the savior
of our country, Adolf Hitler.

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l am ready and willing
to lay down my life for him

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so help me God.
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One Volk, one Reich,
one Führer.''

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A mere flicker
of my imagination

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could be transformed
into a giant deed.

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Sketch a museum,
it is built.


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