Lincoln did more than any other man to put the stamp of righteousness, to put the stamp of compassion, on the name of America. Henry Cabot Lodge americacompassionlincoln Change image and share on social
Whatever may be said as to our relations to some other countries, I think the relations of this country to Spain offer no ties of gratitude or of blood. Henry Cabot Lodge bloodcountrygratitude Change image and share on social
The United States is the world's best hope, but if you fetter her in the interests and quarrels of other nations, if you tangle her in the intrigues of Europe, you will destroy her power for good and endanger her very existence. Henry Cabot Lodge destroyendangereurope share on social
Standing, as I believe the United States stands for humanity and civilization, we should exercise every influence of our great country to put a stop to that war which is now raging in Cuba and give to that island once more peace, liberty, and independence. Henry Cabot Lodge civilizationcountrycuba 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
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
Our ideal of the future is that she should continue to render that service of her own free will. Henry Cabot Lodge continuefreefuture Change image and share on social
If that for which the Spanish Empire has stood since the days of Charles V is right, then everything for which the United States stands and has always stood is wrong. Henry Cabot Lodge charledayempire Change image and share on social
Strong, generous, and confident, she has nobly served mankind. Beware how you trifle with your marvellous inheritance, this great land of ordered liberty, for if we stumble and fall freedom and civilization everywhere will go down in ruin. Henry Cabot Lodge bewarecivilizationconfident share on social
You may call me selfish if you will, conservative or reactionary, or use any other harsh adjective you see fit to apply, but an American I was born, an American I have remained all my life. Henry Cabot Lodge adjectiveamericanapply Change image and share on social