But it is well to remember that we are dealing with nations every one of which has a direct individual interest to serve, and there is grave danger in an unshared idealism. Henry Cabot Lodge dangerdealdirect Change image and share on social
The independence of the United States is not only more precious to ourselves but to the world than any single possession. Henry Cabot Lodge independencepossessionprecious Change image and share on social
Internationalism, illustrated by the Bolshevik and by the men to whom all countries are alike provided they can make money out of them, is to me repulsive. Henry Cabot Lodge alikebolshevikcountry Change image and share on social
We should never suffer Cuba to pass from the hands of Spain to any other European power. Henry Cabot Lodge cubaeuropeanhand Change image and share on social
Look at the United States today. We have made mistakes in the past. We have had shortcomings. We shall make mistakes in the future and fall short of our own best hopes. Henry Cabot Lodge fallfuturehope Change image and share on social
The time given to athletic contests and the injuries incurred on the playing field are part of the price which the English-speaking race has paid for being world conquerors. Henry Cabot Lodge athleticconquerorcontest Change image and share on social
Recognition of belligerency as an expression of sympathy is all very well. Henry Cabot Lodge belligerencyexpressionrecognition Change image and share on social
True Americanism is opposed utterly to any political divisions resting on race and religion. Henry Cabot Lodge americanismdivisionoppose Change image and share on social
Are ideals confined to this deformed experiment upon a noble purpose, tainted, as it is, with bargains and tied to a peace treaty which might have been disposed of long ago to the great benefit of the world if it had not been compelled to carry this rider on its back? Henry Cabot Lodge agobackbargain share on social
True Americanism recognizes the enormous gravity of the social and labor problems which confront us. Henry Cabot Lodge americanismconfrontenormous Change image and share on social
