Quote by Henry Cabot Lodge

Are ideals confined to this deformed experiment upon a noble purpose, tainted, as it is, with bargains and tied to a peace treaty which might have been disposed of long ago to the great benefit of the world if it had not been compelled to carry this rider on its back?

Are ideals confined to this deformed experiment upon a noble

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This quote is critiquing the compromise of ideals within a particular experiment or endeavor. It suggests that the pursuit of a noble purpose has been corrupted by compromises, bargains, and a problematic peace treaty. The quote implies that if this burden had been eliminated or resolved earlier, it would have greatly benefited the world. In essence, it questions the impact of compromising ideals and the negative consequences that can arise from such compromises.

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