Quote by Rene Cassin

As a privileged survivor of the First World War, I hope I may be allowed to interject here a deeply felt tribute to those who were not fortunate enough to succeed, but who shared the signal honor of trying to the last to salvage peace.

As a privileged survivor of the First World War, I hope I ma

Summary

In this quote, the speaker, a privileged survivor of the First World War, expresses gratitude and admiration for those who did not survive but made sincere efforts to achieve peace. They acknowledge that while they were fortunate to survive the war, they recognize the honorable and courageous attempts made by others to salvage peace. The speaker's intention is to pay a heartfelt tribute to those who played their part in pursuing peace, highlighting the significance of their efforts amidst the tragedy of war.

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