William Woodruff > Quotes

“It is not love, or morality, or international law that determines the outcome of world affairs, but the changing distribution of organized force”
― William Woodruff, A Concise History of the Modern World

“After six weeks training in England, Father was sent to France. Later, Father said that when he got his rifle, he had felt like two men. Like being on a horse.”
― William Woodruff, The Road to Nab End : A Lancashire Childhood

“We are global citizens with tribal souls', said the Danish poet Piet Hein.”
― William Woodruff, A Concise History of the Modern World