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...selfish purposes, the consequence of which will be that all economic life in the entire world will go to ruin. . . . For that country (or countries) which is realizing my plan only for its own sake and its own egoism will despotically usurp hegemony over the entire world, and drag all humanity into servility...
Walter Hines Page, U. S. Ambassador to Britain: He enlisted in the British cause on Aug. 4. 1914. Thereafter, despite his superiors' protests, he took Britain's part in its disputes with his country, did his best to drag his country into war at Britain's side...
...poorly, kept her confined, continually abused her. "She never had any affection for me, none whatsoever," moaned the girl. ''I can't account for it. I tried in every way to gain her love, but she never liked me. ... She would drink all night and drag me out of bed at 4 in the morning to tell me if I'd die she would have all my money. . . . I'd go to her room and she'd be drunk and mistreat me, throwing up to me that I was a love child...
...Great Britain on the sea and land and in the air, if she is attacked by Italy in the course of application of sanctions. . . . Why should I not frankly confess my fear and dread of an incident of the sort which history often produces, an incident which could drag France into a war which I have done everything to avert. The more rigorous the obligations imposed upon France by the League become, the more I have felt bound to endeavor to put through a peaceful settlement. ... It is understood that the Paris proposals [The Deal] are dead, but the road...
...determined attack, led by Ray Lavietes early in the second half, enabled the Crimson to tie the score. However, Toan scored on a free throw to start the Green machine again scoring. Encouraged by this play and a late spurt by Thomas, the Indians followed up their lead to drag the game from the fire...