Quotes from Ramsay MacDonald

We have all taken risks in the making of war. Isn't it time that we should take risks to secure peace?

The trade-unionist has the same limitation imposed upon him as the capitalist. He cannot advance his interests at the expense of society.

Society goes on and on and on. It is the same with ideas.

We shall never be able to effect physical disarmament until we have succeeded in effecting moral disarmament.

Wars are popular. Contractors make profits; the aristocracy glean honour.

We hear war called murder. It is not; it is suicide.