Rodolfo Graziani quotes

Rodolfo Graziani was an Italian general and colonial administrator, known for his roles in North Africa during the early 20th century. His leadership was marked by controversial tactics and severe repression, especially during the Second Italo-Ethiopian War and World War II. He remains infamous for his association with Fascism and numerous war crimes committed under his command. Here are 5 of his quotes:

An enemy forgiven is more dangerous than a thousand foes. (Rodolfo Graziani)
The Duce will have Ethiopia... with or without Ethiopians. View quote
Rodolfo Graziani
It's best that you know this immediately: I have never been a Fascist, but always a soldier who obeyed orders. View quote
Rodolfo Graziani
Herewith I, Marshal of Italy Rodolfo Graziani, in my capacity as Italian Minister of War, extend to General of the Waffen-SS Karl Wolff, the higher SS and police leader and fully empowered general of the German Armed Forces in Italy, the following powers: to conduct negotiations on my behalf and, with the same conditions as for the German Armed Forces in Italy, to enter into agreements binding me with respect to all regular troops of the Italian Army, Navy and Air Force as well as of the military Fascist units. View quote
Rodolfo Graziani
Until face to face with the enemy, who inexorably advanced well protected toward sure prey, they cried with the last spark of life, "Long Live Italy!" View quote
Rodolfo Graziani