Recent events show us, however, that stability and peace on our continent are not permanent institutions. Quite the opposite. - Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg

At every period in her history, in different circumstances, the Grand Duchy has had to reinvent herself.

The small size of our territory, as well as our turbulent history, has rendered us deeply conscient of our dependence upon those who surround us. I believe that this understanding has had the merit of keeping us from arrogance.

Faced with events of such magnitude [as the First World War], we share the same sense of helplessness, with the impression that things are imposed on us by fate or an external force. Yet it is Man who writes history.