"At least this is a nation, with a religion, a head, a status, a policy." The quote emphasizes the importance of a unified national identity and organized structure, contrasting it with chaos or disorganization. It suggests that having a clear identity and leadership is essential for a nation’s stability.

"Not a damned Noah's ark: a chicken here, a lamb there, a family of wolves in the next field." The speaker criticizes a scattered or inconsistent society, where different groups coexist without unity or purpose. The rhetorical question about the French Queen playing dice with Scots knucklebones hints at the absurdity or recklessness of some political or national actions, highlighting the complexities of alliances and leadership.