Elihu Root Quotes

Well, I think the United States first of all has to recognize the world for what it is.

The ability to mingle with so many countries and cultures is extremely valuable for men and women.

People are finding it harder and harder to relate to foreign policy.

We are the most powerful nation in the world, but we're not the only nation in the world. We are not the only people in the world. We are an important people, the wealthiest, the most powerful and, to a great extent, generous. But we are part of the world.

I give lectures on globalization. I have lived on three continents. I have no quarrel with a global consciousness.

I believe that national sovereignties will shrink in the face of universal interdependence.

In this age of growing interconnectedness, we understand that turning our backs on the world is simply not an option.

On this shrunken globe, men can no longer live as strangers.

We need to be more careful, but more compassionate. We must strike, not deal with terrorists, but to broaden our understanding of the world outside our borders.

I'm interested in internationalism. It's the new multiculturalism. How we deal with each other isn't sufficient any more. It's about time we examine how we interact with the rest of the world we live in.

I don't much believe in bumper sticker characterizations of foreign policy.

As we realize that more and more things have global impact, I think we're going to get people increasingly wanting to get away from a purely national interest.

We live in a globalising world. That means that all of us, consciously or not, depend on each other. Whatever we do or refrain from doing affects the lives of people who live in places we'll never visit.

The most tragic paradox of our time is to be found in the failure of nation-states to recognize the imperatives of internationalism.

All nations are not ready for this.

Globalization is blurring the distinction between foreign affairs and domestic politics.

No nation is responsible to itself alone, but that laws of political morality are universal; and that obedience to such laws is incumbent upon all nations.

The Nation is ceasing to be the leading form off the world’s structure; organizations transcending national boundaries are becoming more and more numerous and effective.

France has always succeeded because it is part of the world.

We live in a global society, and I don't think we can talk about, quote unquote, 'American themes' anymore.

It's been a great privilege to see how interwoven nations are and how incredibly complex these relationships are. It's so elaborate.

It's important that we have a global perspective and look abroad and learn from our neighbors.

I really like United States so I pay attention to what goes on here. I don't really pay attention to what goes on overseas or in other countries, unless it affects us, then I'll pay attention.

Britain cannot afford to cut itself off from what is going on in the world, we are too interconnected with what is going on, we have a powerful history and tradition of taking an interest in what is going on in the world, we've also got a very real interest in the future, in remaining connected.

The idea of explaining why free trade is good, why immigration is good, why the world is so connected, that we need to think in terms of humanity and being generous to each other, you know, that's proving to be a challenge.