The German Emperor is ageing me; he is like a battleship with steam up and screws going, but with no rudder, and he will run into something some day and cause a catastrophe.
Edward GreyAbout author
- Author's profession: Politician
- Nationality: british
- Born: April 25, 1862
- Died: September 7, 1933
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