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Mandell Creighton 1843-1901

The man who has not suffered is wise if he learns some lessons from those who have. History should teach us sympathy with the national past of other peoples.

‘The English National Character’, Romanes Lecture, Oxford 1896.

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Britain has always demanded respect, open seas, and to be left in peace to ‘work out our own salvation’ — a courtesy we should extend to others.

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A Credit to His Country

By François de Callières

The diplomat’s task is to see the best in other peoples, not to scold them for their failings.

2

Brigands and Imbeciles

By John Bright

John Bright dismissed fears that digging a tunnel under the English Channel would encourage a French invasion.

3

Pot and Kettle

By Richard Cobden

Richard Cobden wondered how the architects of the British Empire had the nerve to accuse Russia of imperialism.

4

A People Deserving of Respect

By Richard Cobden

Richard Cobden deplored the way that politicians in Britain justified their wars abroad by portraying other countries as barbarous and backward.

5

Bullies to the Weak, Cowards to the Strong

By Richard Cobden

Richard Cobden wanted to know why British policy towards China was so different to our policy towards the USA and European powers.

6

Unsuitable for Export

By Mandell Creighton

Our peculiar brand of democracy and liberty is a noble thing, but we should be wary of recommending it to other countries.

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