The British Empire is the greatest stimulant of organised freedom which the world has ever known. By geography, by experience, by practical idealism, by political maturity, by character, the British have a part to play which no other race could do so well.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author claims the British Empire uniquely promotes organized freedom due to specific national traits no other race shares.
- In plain terms
- Britain is best suited to lead freedom due to unique national character.
- What can you take from it?
- National character determines a nation's capacity to lead on freedom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a nation's 'character'?
- Can a specific group truly represent a global ideal?
Another view
The assertion of racial superiority is scientifically baseless and morally harmful.
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