After a big war a nation doesn't want another for a generation or more. Edward Grey biggenerationnation Change image and share on social
If the union between England and America is a powerful factor in the cause of peace, a new Triple Alliance between the Teutonic race and the two branches of the Anglo-Saxon race will be a still more potent influence in the future of the world. Edward Grey allianceamericaanglo share on social
From the material point of view the proposal is unacceptable, for France, without further territory in Europe being taken from her, could be so crushed as to lose her position as a Great Power, and become subordinate to German policy. Edward Grey crusheuropefrance share on social
That Germany was so immensely strong and Austria so dependent upon German strength that the word and will of Germany would at the critical moment be decisive with Austria. Edward Grey austriacriticaldecisive Change image and share on social
The lamps are going out all over Europe; we shall not see them lit again in our lifetime. Edward Grey europelamplifetime Change image and share on social