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The “German Workers’ Party”

the most part they unfortunately are in sober reality. True, the exceptions, as everywhere, shine out all the brighter for that. For my part I learned from this to distinguish between the perpetual schoolboys and the men of real ability.

After two days of painful pondering and consideration I was finally convinced I must take the step.

It was the weightiest decision of my life. There could and must be no turning back.

So I applied for membership in the German Workers’ Party, and received a provisional membership certificate bearing the number seven.

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