Instead of it (World War I) being a war to end wars - it (the Paris Peace Conference) is a Peace to end Peace. - Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner

If we believe a thing to be bad, and if we have a right to prevent it, it is our duty to try to prevent it and to damn the consequences.

I feel more sure that the end is nearing than I do what kind of end it will be.

I have a strong hope and conviction that, with moderation and good sense, and a policy of firmness, patience and good temper, these difficulties may yet be satisfactorily, if not immediately settled.