But it is well to remember that we are dealing with nations every one of which has a direct individual interest to serve, and there is grave danger in an unshared idealism.
Henry Cabot LodgeAbout author
- Author's profession: Politician
- Nationality: american
- Born: May 12, 1850
- Died: November 9, 1924
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