Jules Ferry Professions : French statesman Born : April 5, 1832 Died : March 17, 1893 Browse All Authors Top 4 quotes by 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 colony duty race 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 protect them and our political and commercial interests. Jules Ferry navy political trying After our humiliating loss of Alsace-Lorraine, France needs a victory to restore pride in the nation. Jules Ferry victory pride loss 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 Germany, or even little Belgium might find it ripe for the taking. Jules Ferry asia germany east Similar Authors Anne-Robert-Jacques Turgot, Baron de Laune french-statesman Guillaume-Chretien de Lamoignon de Malesherbes french-statesman Leon Gambetta french-statesman Leon Bourgeois french-statesman Jules Simon french-statesman Joseph Fouche french-statesman All Authors