In opening China, the English have secured their presence in East Asia. If we don't commit more resources to get into Southeast Asia now, they or Ger…

- Jules Ferry

I repeat that superior races have a right [to establish colonies], because they have a duty. They have the duty to civilize inferior races.

- Jules Ferry

After our humiliating loss of Alsace-Lorraine, France needs a victory to restore pride in the nation.

- Jules Ferry

Religion has always been the picklock of imperialism. Let them try to convert the heathens, and when they fail, we shall send in the French Navy to p…

- Jules Ferry