I have a feeling that Germany will soon be willing to discuss terms.

I do not agree that Germany has to be completely crushed and that terms must be made either in Berlin or London.

It is manifestly against England's interest and the interest of Europe generally for Russia to become the dominating military force in Europe, just as Germany was.

The dislike which England has for Germany should not blind her to actual conditions.

If Germany is crushed, England cannot solely write the terms of peace, but Russia's wishes must also largely prevail.
With Russia strong in militarism, there is no way by which she could be reached.