“ Each power felt that its own security rested precariously on that of its allies, and therefore felt compelled to rush to defend its allies ​ — even when these allies had provoked their attackers. ”
” Setiap kekuatan merasa bahwa keamanan mereka mutlak bergantung pada keamanan sekutu mereka, dan karena itu mereka merasa harus segera membela sekutu mereka ​ — meskipun sebenarnya sekutu itu yang memancing kemarahan pihak penyerang. ”