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It must be admitted that many people were conscious and willing…
Quote byArthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede · 1871–1946
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Introduction.
English (original)
It must be admitted that many people were conscious and willing dupes. But many more were unconscious and were sincere in their patriotic zeal. Finding now that elaborately and carefully staged deceptions were practised on them, they feel a resentment which has not only served to open their eyes but may induce them to make their children keep their eyes open when next the bugle sounds.
— Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede
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