The Archive · 1941

A Matter of Course

For this to happen an undaunted and resolute spirit must prevail. and no half-heartedness, nor mere hope. but absolute devotion and deep convietion. For the governments and nationals of the invaded countries who managed to safeguard their personal I: berty this should be a matter of course, Every honest man and woman must exert all their available energy to do the utmost in order to assist and further the fight against the common enemy.

They should and they will do that it only for the purpose of giving a shining example and spiritual support to their unfortunate compatriots who are living under the heel of the Nazi oppressor. and of keeping alive their hope and confidence and of kindling the smouldering fires of revolt until the day arrives for these to break out into leaping flames.

The habit of neutrality. however. is not so easily shaken off. The "free" governments may be tempted. in unfortunate moments, to fall back on their old "neutral" attitude for

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