“What do they mean, anyway?” echoed Ambassador Horlick Minton. “They mean, ‘For one’s country.’” And he threw away another line. “Any country at all,” he murmured.
“This wreath I bring is a gift from the people of one country to the people of another. Never mind which countries. Think of people…
“And children murdered in war…
“And any country at all.
“Think of peace.
“Think of brotherly love.
“Think of plenty.
“Think of what paradise this world would be if men were kind and wise.
“As stupid and vicious as men are, this is a lovely day,” said Ambassador Horlick Minton. “I, in my own heart and as a representative of the peace-loving people of the United States of America, pity (those) for being dead on this fine day.”
(KV, h/t UT)
May 30. 6 Notes.
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