“The empire, long divided, must unite; long united, must divide. Thus it has ever been.”

Far-called, our navies melt away; On dune and headland sinks the fire: Lo, all our pomp of yesterday Is one with Nineveh and Tyre! Judge of the Nations, spare us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget! - Rudyard Kipling, “Recessional”