Political Quotes

Americans have never lacked interest in English history; for however broad the stream of our national life, how could we ignore its chief source?

Even such masters of classical prose as Francis Parkman, perhaps the greatest historian who has used the English language as his vehicle, are almost unknown to the average reader.

This is as it should be, for--for better or worse--England and America will play together a great part in the future history of the world.

I only mention the subject to suggest that the reader of these lectures will better understand why the American people take the written obligations of the League so seriously and literally.