This is my addition to the discussion on fanaticism:

Why of course the people don't want war... Naturally... That is understood. But, after 
all, it is the leaders of the country who determine the policy and it is always a 
simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist 
dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the 
people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have 
to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the peacemakers for lack of 
patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country. 
--Hermann Goering, Adolf Hitler's Deputy Chief 

http://www.snopes.com/quotes/goering.htm

Why not toss this one in for good measure:

What luck for rulers that men do not think. 
--Adolf Hitler

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