In principle, nationality ought to be to humanity that which division of labour is in a workshop--the recognised symbol of association; the assertion of the individuality of a human group called by its geographical position, its traditions, and its language, to fulfill a special function in the European work of civilisation.
"The map of Europe has to be re-made.

This is the key to the present movement; herein lies its initiative.

Before acting, the instrument for action must be organised; before building, the ground must be one's own.
The social idea cannot be realised under any form whatsoever before this reorganisation of Europe is effected; before the peoples are free to interrogate themselves, to express their vocation, and to assure its accomplishment by an alliance capable of substituting itself for the absolute league which now reigns supreme.
"If England persist in maintaining a neutral, passive, selfish part, she will have to expiate it.

A European transformation is inevitable.

When it shall take place, when the struggle shall burst forth at twenty places at once, when the old combat between fact and right is decided, the peoples will remember that England stood by, an inert, immovable, sceptical witness of their sufferings and efforts.