Again, and yet again, let there be no confusion of thought as to this final peace; it will never come while there is any formal link of dependence.

The spirit of our manhood will always flame up to resent and resist that link.

Separation and equality may restore ties of friendship; nothing else can: for individual development and general goodwill is the lesson of human life.

We can be good neighbours, but most dangerous enemies, and in the coming time our hereditary foe cannot afford to have us on her flank.

The present is promising; the future is developing for us: we shall reach the goal.