Altogether apart from that, it would be a disgrace to us to make this bargain with Germany at the expense of France, a disgrace from which the good name of this country would never recover. Edward Grey altogetherbargaincountry Change image and share on social
Instead of a few hundreds of thousands of men meeting each other in war, millions would now meet, and modern weapons would multiply manifold the power of destruction. Edward Grey destructionhundredman 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
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
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