It must be admitted that many people were conscious and willing dupes. But many more were unconscious and were sincere in their patriotic zeal. Finding now that elaborately and carefully staged deceptions were practised on them, they feel a resentment which has not only served to open their eyes but may induce them to make their children keep their eyes open when next the bugle sounds.


Falsehood in Wartime (1928) - Introduction

Arthur Ponsonby Quotes

It must be admitted that many people were conscious and willing dupes. But many more were unconscious and were sincere in their patriotic zeal....

It must be admitted that many people were conscious and willing dupes. But many more were unconscious and were sincere in their patriotic zeal....

It must be admitted that many people were conscious and willing dupes. But many more were unconscious and were sincere in their patriotic zeal....

It must be admitted that many people were conscious and willing dupes. But many more were unconscious and were sincere in their patriotic zeal....