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
The German Emperor is ageing me; he is like a battleship with steam up and screws going, but with no rudder, and he will run into something some day and cause a catastrophe. Edward Grey agebattleshipcatastrophe Change image and share on social
I said to the German Ambassador that, as long as there was only a dispute between Austria and Serbia alone, I did not feel entitled to intervene; but that, directly it was a matter between Austria and Russia, it became a question of the peace of Europe, which concerned us all. Edward Grey ambassadoraustriaconcern 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
