The Chancellor also in
The Chancellor also in effect asks us to bargain away whatever obligation or interest we have as regards the neutrality of Belgium. We could not entertain that bargain either. Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon
Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon
Two temptations that impair
Two temptations that impair the value of their work inevitably beset public men who write memoirs. One is a tendency to reconstruct the past to suit the present views and feelings of the writer; the other is a natual desire to set his own part in affairs in a pleasing light. Edward Grey, 1st Viscount … Read more
If the union between
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, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon
I believe the only
I believe the only way you can make sure that submarines will not be abused in future wars is that there should be no submarines. Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon
I had furthermore spoken
I had furthermore spoken on the assumption that Russia would mobilize, whereas the assumption of the German Government had hitherto been, officially, that Serbia would receive no support; and what I had said must influence the German Government to take the matter seriously. Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon
The internal peace of
The internal peace of every country depends upon the knowledge that force is available to uphold law. Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon
The ideal Government minister
The ideal Government minister may well be someone who has no itch to run other people’s lives. Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon
I thought this must
I thought this must be obvious to everyone else, as it seemed obvious to me; and that, if once it became apparent that we were on the edge, all the Great Powers would call a halt and recoil from the abyss. Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon
An understanding is perhaps
An understanding is perhaps better than an alliance, which may stereotype arrangements which cannot be regarded as permanent in view of the changing circumstances from day to day. Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon
The British Army should
The British Army should be a projectile to be fired by the British Navy. Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon