"The truth is that neither British nor American imperialism was or is idealistic. It has always been driven by economic or strategic interests"
- Charley Reese
About this Quote
This quote by Charley Reese is a commentary on the inspirations behind British and American imperialism. Reese is suggesting that the inspirations behind imperialism are not idealistic, however rather driven by economic and tactical interests. This implies that the British and American federal governments are not acting out of altruism or a desire to assist other countries, but rather out of a desire to increase their own wealth and power. This is a stark contrast to the concept of imperialism as a noble endeavor, and suggests that the inspirations behind imperialism are much more self-serving than lots of people want to believe. Reese's quote is a suggestion that we should know the true motivations behind imperialism, and not be deceived by the rhetoric of selflessness.
This quote is written / told by Charley Reese somewhere between January 29, 1937 and today. He/she was a famous Writer from USA.
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