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Sir David Cardinal
An American senator who attends the unofficial international “conference” organized by Lord Darlington and Sir David Cardinal in March 1923 to attempt to ease reparations requirements for Germany. Mr. Lewis ultimately reveals himself to be disdainful of this attempt, diagnosing the gentlemen in attendance as amateurs, while modern politics requires professionals. Although his remarks are not taken seriously at the time, Mr. Reginald Cardinal, many years later, admits that Lewis was right.
Mr. Lewis Quotes in The Remains of the Day
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“He is an amateur and international affairs today are no longer for gentleman amateurs. The sooner you here in Europe realize that the better. All you decent, well-meaning gentlemen, let me ask you, have you any idea what sort of place the world is becoming all around you? The days when you could act out of your noble instincts are over. Except of course, you here in Europe don’t yet seem to know it.”
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Mr. Lewis Quotes in The Remains of the Day
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Day Two: Morning
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“He is an amateur and international affairs today are no longer for gentleman amateurs. The sooner you here in Europe realize that the better. All you decent, well-meaning gentlemen, let me ask you, have you any idea what sort of place the world is becoming all around you? The days when you could act out of your noble instincts are over. Except of course, you here in Europe don’t yet seem to know it.”
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