Germany expected that at the most a day or so would see Belgian resistance broken and the dash on Paris begun. It was not safe to start such a forward rush with Belgium unconquered.

For a century after the reign of Frederick, Prussia remained the most prominent Germanic state in Europe.

Moreover, broad plans commensurate with our national purpose and resources would bring conviction of our power to every soldier in the front line, to the nations associated with us in the war, and to the enemy.

... conscienceless efficiency is no match for efficiency quickened by conscience.

All great people glorify their history and look back upon their early attainments with a spiritualized vision.

The year 1915 was one of meager results, the advantages remaining on the side of the Central Powers, with this understanding, however: The Allies were growing stronger because Great Britain was making rapid progress in marshaling her resources for war.

The Negro pays for what he wants and begs for what he needs.