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Page 10
All he had to do was to run straight and to display sense , honesty , and courage . We could carry on without the higher gifts , at any rate for the time being . But there must be a readiness to learn from the right people .
All he had to do was to run straight and to display sense , honesty , and courage . We could carry on without the higher gifts , at any rate for the time being . But there must be a readiness to learn from the right people .
Page 12
... intrigues which are never mentioned in the Press and upon which no information can be obtained in “ the House , " as they are carried on by individuals behind the scenes , , who escape responsibilty by avoiding official positions .
... intrigues which are never mentioned in the Press and upon which no information can be obtained in “ the House , " as they are carried on by individuals behind the scenes , , who escape responsibilty by avoiding official positions .
Page 17
When we have enough machines we must decline to take our strategy from the Archbishop of Canterbury , but must carry the war into Germany , not only as the best protection of England but in order to cure Germans of some of their manias ...
When we have enough machines we must decline to take our strategy from the Archbishop of Canterbury , but must carry the war into Germany , not only as the best protection of England but in order to cure Germans of some of their manias ...
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Just when professional pessimists by dint of persistence had almost persuaded us that there might be something in their moanings and groanings , the Italian Commander - in - Chief launched a great offensive , which has already carried ...
Just when professional pessimists by dint of persistence had almost persuaded us that there might be something in their moanings and groanings , the Italian Commander - in - Chief launched a great offensive , which has already carried ...
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I telegraphed to His Majesty the King personally that mobilization being already carried out , could not be stopped , but if His Majesty could guarantee with his armed forces the neutrality of France I would refrain from attacking her ...
I telegraphed to His Majesty the King personally that mobilization being already carried out , could not be stopped , but if His Majesty could guarantee with his armed forces the neutrality of France I would refrain from attacking her ...
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