“It was no coincidence that dictated my choice. Peace was definitively signed, the country's political constitution in full force, but Belgium was still looking for its ways in the commercial field. That’s where the point was.” BelgiumFranch German War Author:Auguste Baron Lambermont
“With regard to the industrial and commercial relations that China seeks to create in Europe, and the agents that it would like to recruit there for internal works or its administration, Belgium can offer it resources equal to those of the States of first order. In addition, the country's situation, its essentially peaceful character, precludes any possibility of political conflict.” United StatesEuropeChinaDiplomacyBelgium Author:Auguste Baron Lambermont
“Feelings of humanity and commiseration erupt on their own when we deliberate with our feet in the blood.” SlaveryCongoLeopold IiBelgiumAnti Slavery ConferenceBrussels Anti Slavery Conference Author:Auguste Baron Lambermont
“Never have I had the impression of such a moral and civic downfall. In no country, not even the last of the last, what is happening here would be possible.” CongoLeopold IiBelgiumCongo Free StateBelgian Congo Author:Auguste Baron Lambermont
“There is no such thing as exclusively national thinking. The work intended to benefit science and humanity necessarily interests everyone, but Belgium and its Sovereign will indirectly derive honor and great moral benefit from it; in this sense, there is a truly and usefully Belgian thought. We do not have a view of colonial acquisition, but over time trade will undoubtedly find its value there as well.” DiplomacyBelgiumBelgian Diplomacy Author:Auguste Baron Lambermont
“It is experience, which will then inspire the interested Powers with the most favourable resolutions for the development of commercial progress in their possessions.” CongoCongo Free StateBerlin Conference Author:Auguste Baron Lambermont
“The ivory issue worries me more and more. I am not forgetting any of the considerations that Your Majesty has deigned to point out to me, but commerce will want to be reassured as to the limits of competition.” CongoLeopold IiIvoryCongo Free State Author:Auguste Baron Lambermont
“When Leopold had an idea in his head, it was impossible to make him quit.” Leopold IiKing Leopold Ii Author:Auguste Baron Lambermont