"In the evening I made a report to the Fuhrer. Unlike the last meeting, I find him somewhat depressed, which is also understandable, given the development of military operations. In addition, he is a little unwell; I notice with horror that the nervous trembling of his left hand has significantly increased."
"There are many women who express a desire to go to the front now, and the Fuhrer believes that since they are going voluntarily, it means they will undoubtedly fight like fanatics. It is necessary to use them at the second turn; then men will lose the desire to retreat from the first"
"Our task now should be to stand up under any circumstances. Although the crisis in the enemy's camp is taking on significant dimensions, it is still a question whether it will come to an explosion while we are able to offer some resistance."
"The Fuhrer is convinced that if any power in the enemy camp wants to enter into negotiations with us first, then under any circumstances it will be the Soviet Union.Stalin is experiencing very great difficulties in his relations with the Anglo-Americans"
"I am reporting to the Fuhrer about my plan to propagandize the exposure of Soviet atrocities and my intention to use Guderian for this. The Fuhrer fully agrees with this plan"
"In general, the Fuhrer again makes a very strong impression on me. He was not at all shaken by the terrible blows to which we are now being subjected again. His resilience is amazing. If anyone can cope with the current crisis, it's only him."
"In any case, we need to be guided now by the principle: under any circumstances, successfully end the war, and if it turns out to be impossible, then fight with honor to the end. We need to be prepared for any outcome and burn bridges behind us."
Diaries of 1945
Joseph Goebbels