On the record
If they could only have time to grow into a nation, there would be no difficulty in settling all their disputes with other people satisfactorily, either by war or negotiation.
Said by
Henry Cabot Lodge
Source
gutenberg.orgHenry Cabot Lodge: “If they could only have time to grow into a nation, there would be no difficulty in settling all their disputes with…”
Editor's note · Context
Lodge argues that with sufficient time, the United States could resolve disputes effectively, whether through war or negotiation.
Share
More from Henry Cabot Lodge
To put aside a crown for love of country is noble, but to look down upon such an opportunity indicates a much greater loftiness and strength of mind.
It should be the policy of the United States to administer to their wants without being engaged in their quarrels.
The generosity of our allies has a claim to all our confidence and all our gratitude, but it is neither for the honor of America, nor for the interest of the common cause, to leave the work entirely to them.
High words will not terrify us, loud declamation will not deter us from the discharge of that duty.