We Told You So

"I rejoice to be able, to assure you as my deepest conviction that European peace is in no danger. It rests on foundations too secure to be lightly disturbed by factionalism or slander, by envy or jealousy. Effective assurance is first and foremost provided to us by the consciences of the princes and statesmen of Europe, who feel answerable to Coil."

Wilhelm II. July, 1914.

"I have more than once given my solemn assurance to the world that we sincerely desire an understanding, that it is our sincere wish to march forward side by side with other peoples. This assurance will I never modify one lota for I hold war in Europe in any form to be madness... What further proof of my love for peace can I give?"