Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede Quotes

• When war is declared, truth is the first casualty

  Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede

  Peace, War, Anarchy

  "Falsehood in Wartime". Book by Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede, 1928.

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• I do not desire to give myself any fresh political label. Though the formation of the Union of Democratic Control it has been possible for me to work in close co-operation with several of your leaders and this joint effort on the part of the Labour members and radicals is having I think a very beneficial effect. I do not desire to alienate myself from any of my former political associates but rather to endeavour to urge them along the same path which I myself am treading.

  Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede

  Thinking, Giving, Political

  Letter to Herbert Bryan, May 19, 1916.

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• Resolutions expressing Parliamentary approval of every Treaty before ratification would be a very cumbersome form of procedure and would burden the House with a lot of unnecessary business. The absence of disapproval may be accepted as sanction, and publicity and opportunity for discussion and criticism are the really material and valuable elements which henceforth will be introduced.

  Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede

  Opportunity, House, Criticism

  Statement, April 1, 1924.

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