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Thought I'd add that these words came from Chaplin's movie, The Great Dictator.
Chaplin knew that he'd have to retire his popular Tramp character if ever the Tramp was ever to open his mouth on film.
It should be noted that Chaplin was streets ahead of most people in the U.S. in understanding the threat. The movie was released in 1940, the war ended in 1945.
There was a personal reason for Chaplin - he said he felt he knew Hitler almost as well as he knew himself.
Chaplin was born April 16 1889
Hitler was born.... April 20 1889
Both born in impoverished families with abusive fathers.
Originally Hitler tried to become an artist but failed and became a despot.
Chaplin performed on stage as a child and succeeded making The Great Dictator
They both sported a small, black 'toothbrush' mustaches.
One made millions laugh, he was the most famous person in the world due to his silent, universal comedy.
The other became infamous in making millions cry (and die).