From the happy expression on their faces you might have supposed that they welcomed the war. I have met with men who loved stamps, and stones, and snakes, but I could not imagine any man loving war.
Margot AsquithAbout author
- Author's profession: Author
- Nationality: english
- Born: February 2, 1864
- Died: July 28, 1945
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